If you should be seen going home in an unsteady state your character would suffer.' "'Another cup of refreshment, Eliza--but I am not perfection--no--nor would I be perfection.

What would life be without these precious little frailties--that make us what we are.' "'With all piety and undher------' "'Who is that,' inquired the maid, evidently startled, if not affrighted by a strange voice.
"'I join--join you, brother M'Slime, for another cup of refreshment.' "'Bob Spaight--brother Bob--I am glad you are here; Eliza, my darling--my dove--another cup for Bob, and after that we shall aid each other home--will render one another Christian and mutual assistance.' "'Yes,' replied Bob, clearing his voice:-- (Both voices simultaneously:) Bob--'King James he pitched his tents between Solomon--'There's naught but care on every hand, Bob--'The lines for to retire, Solomon--'In every hour that passes, O Bob--'But King William threw his bomb balls in, Solomon--'What signifies the life o' man, Bob--'And set them all on fire.' Solomon--'An' 'twerna for the lasses, O!' "Many thanks, sweet Eliza--oh! that I could say my frail Eliza; but I shall be able to say so yet, I trust; I shall be able to say so.' "'God forbid,' she replied.

'This is not for you, Mr.M'Slime--I certainly will give you no more this night.

But Bob here is a favorite of mine.

Bob, you will see Mr.M'Slime home ?' "'In all piety and truth, I shall see that burning and shining light home,' returned Bob; 'in the meantime I will thank you for the loan of a lanthorn; the night is one of most unchristian darkness.' "Solomon had now reclined his head upon the table as if for sleep, which he very probably would have indulged in, despite of all opposition; but just at this moment his horse, car, and servant most opportunely arrived, and with the aid of Bob, succeeded in getting him away, much against his own inclination; for it would appear by his language that he had no intention whatsoever of departing, if left to himself.
"'I shall not go,' said he; 'it is permitted to me to sojourn here this night.