On this explanation, I ventured to hint that, being still in the infancy of the new civilization, it would be very agreeable to my ancient habits, could I be permitted to use one of the skins, also, while Mr.Poke occupied the other.

Not the slightest objection was raised to the proposal, and measures were immediately taken to prepare us to appear in good company.
Soon after I received from Dr.Reasono a protocol of the conditions that were to regulate the approaching interview.

This document was written in Latin, out of respect to the ancients, and as I afterwards understood, it was drawn up by my Lord Chatterino, who had been educated for the diplomatic career at home, previously to the accident which had thrown him, alas! into human hands.

I translate it freely, for the benefit of the ladies, who usually prefer their own tongues to any others.
Protocol of an interview that is to take place between Sir John Goldencalf, Bart., of Householder Hall, in the kingdom of Great Britain, and No.

22,817, brown-study color, or Socrates Reasono, F.U.D.G.E., Professor of Probabilities in the University of Monikinia, and in the kingdom of Leaphigh: The contracting parties agree as follows, viz.: ARTICLE 1.