It is very generally allowed that public conveyances afford an extensive field for amusement and observation.

Of all the public conveyances that have been constructed since the days of the Ark--we think that is the earliest on record--to the present time, commend us to an omnibus.

A long stage is not to be despised, but there you have only six insides, and the chances are, that the same people go all the way with you--there is no change, no variety.

Besides, after the first twelve hours or so, people get cross and sleepy, and when you have seen a man in his nightcap, you lose all respect for him; at least, that is the case with us.

Then on smooth roads people frequently get prosy, and tell long stories, and even those who don't talk, may have very unpleasant predilections.