A banquet that has cost a hundred promises is waiting my appearance; and, as some of the expected guests are unavoidably absent, if you would favor me with your excellent society, we might spend an agreeable hour, in the further discussion of these important interests." As neither of the strangers made the smallest objection to the proposal, we were all soon comfortably situated at the dinner-table.

The commodore, who, it would seem, was habitually well fed, merely paid a little complimentary attention to the banquet; but Mr.Downright attacked it tooth and nail, and I had no great reason to regret the absence of Mr.Poke.In the meantime, the conversation did not flag.
"I think I understand the outline of your system, Judge People's Friend," I resumed, "with the exception of the part that relates to the patriots.

Would it be asking too much to request a little explanation on that particular point ?" "Not in the least, sir.

Our social arrangement is founded on a hint from nature; a base, as you will concede, that is broad enough to sustain a universe.

As a people, we are a hive that formerly swarmed from Leaphigh; and finding ourselves free and independent, we set about forthwith building the social system on not only a sure foundation, but on sure principles.