I think you must have observed that in passing along a common highway, you rarely meet another without a nod; while thousands are met in a crowded street without even a glance of the eye.

We develop this principle, sir; and never let any fact escape us for the want of a laudable curiosity." "You are not a subject of Leaphigh, then ?" "God forbid! No, sir, I am a citizen of Leaplow, a great and a glorious republic that lies three days' sail from this island; a new nation, which is in the enjoyment of all the advantages of youth and vigor, and which is a perfect miracle for the boldness of its conceptions, the purity of its institutions, and its sacred respect for the rights of monikins.

I have the honor to be, moreover, the envoy-extraordinary and minister-plenipotentiary of the republic to the king of Leaphigh, a nation from which we originally sprung, but which we have left far behind us in the race of glory and usefulness.

I ought to acquaint you with my name, sir, in return for the advantage I possess on this head, in relation to yourself." Hereupon my new acquaintance put into my hand one of his visiting-cards, which contained as follows:-- General-Commodore-Judge-Colonel PEOPLE'S FRIEND: Envoy-Extraordinary and Minister-Plenipotentiary from the Republic of Leaplow, near his Majesty the King of Leaphigh.
"Sir," said I, pulling off my hat with a profound reverence, "I was not aware to whom I had the honor of speaking.

You appear to fill a variety of employments, and I make no doubt, with equal skill." "Yes, sir, I believe I am about as good at one of my professions as at another." "You will permit me to observe, however, General--a--a Judge--a--a--I scarcely know, dear sir, which of these titles is the most to your taste ?" "Use which you please, sir--I began with General, but had got as low as Colonel before I left home.