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with the idea of nonsense. "Do you mean," said our hero, "to put your name to it, Doctor?" "Oh certainly," inter-*posed Lawhunt, "we must have the Doctor's name." "Yes," said the Doctor, "my name will have it's weight; I believe I have published more volumes than any man of my age." "Especially," remarked Hamilton, "first editions." Lawhunt happening at this instant to go out, the Doctor said, "I do not like those kind of sneering animadversions, I have often hinted so." "Come come, Scribby, do not be angry now." "Nothing galls me so much as any reflection upon my talents; I should rather you would think me wicked than dull; I have been always labouring not to be thought dull." "And an up-*hill work it is," said Hamilton." "Now, sir, I will not bear that," said Scribble, "curse me if I do." "Do not let it