"Now, in the objectionable opinion of this unintelligent person, who has a presumptuous habit of offering his very undesirable advice, a slight covering on the upper lip, delicately arranged and somewhat fiercely pointed at the extremities, would bestow an appearance of--how shall this illiterate person explain himself ?--dignity ?--matured reflexion ?--doubtless the accomplished nobleman before me will understand what is intended with a more knife-like accuracy than this person can describe it--but confer that highly desirable effect upon the face of which at present it is entirely destitute...

'Entirely denuded ?' Then without fail it shall certainly be so, O incomparable personage...

Does the versatile Mandarin now present profess any concern as to the condition of the rice plants ?...

Indeed, the remark is an inspired one; the subject is totally devoid of interest to a person of intelligence ...

A remarkable and gravity-removing event transpired within the notice of this unassuming person recently.