Part 91 (1/2)

1258

NO

No is a surly, honest fellow, speaks his h and round at once

1259

A true man never frets about his place in the world, but just slides into it by the gravitation of his nature, and swings there as easily as a star

1260

He had nothing and was content He became rich and is discontented

1261

Thou canst mould him into any shape like soft clay

--_Horace_

1262

None but the well-bred e himself in error

1263

A well-bred man is always sociable and complaisant

--_Montaigne_

1264

”HOW MUCH DID HE LEAVE?”

The question is asked concerning the property of every rich man who dies; and it was answered very happily by Cloots, as executor upon the estate of the late Mr Snodgrass His neighbor, Mr Nailroad, was an exceedingly inquisitive man The day after the funeral, Nailroad visited Cloots, and, with an inspecting face, began to question him ”Mr

Cloots,” says he, ”if it is not improper, will you inforrass left?” ”Certainly,” said Cloots:--”He _left_ every cent he orth in the world, and didn't take a copper with him”

1265

Who does the best his circuels could do no more