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A BAYARD FROM BENGAL
"But what hast thou to leave when thou diest?" cried the Scribe.
"As much as the richest," he replied; "for when I die, I leave the entire World!"
- Note.—This is (if not incorrectly translated) a grotesque and puerile allegation. The veriest tyro is aware that when a Millionaire hops the twig of his existence, he leaves more behind him than a mere Mendicant!—H. B. J.
"Forgive me," said the Toad to the Swallow, "but, although you may not be aware of it, you are flying on totally false principles!"
"Am I?" said the Swallow meekly. "I'm so sorry! Do you mind showing me how you do it?"
"I don't fly myself," said the Toad, with an air of superiority. "I've other things to do—but I have thoroughly mastered the theory of the Art."'
"Then teach me the theory!" said the Swallow.
"Willingly," said the Toad; "my fee—to you—will be two worms a lesson."
