From the doctrines of grammar, novelty is rigidly excluded.

They consist of details to which taste can lend no charm, and genius no embellishment.

A writer may express them with neatness and perspicuity--their importance alone can commend them to notice.

Yet, in drawing his illustrations from the stores of literature, the grammarian may select some gems of thought, which will fasten on the memory a worthy sentiment, or relieve the dullness of minute instruction.

Such examples have been taken from various authors, and interspersed through the following pages.