Orphan, N. A Living Person Whom Death

Inexpedient: Not Calculated To Advance One's Interests.

Belladonna, N.: In Italian A Beautiful Lady; In English A Deadly Poison. A Striking Example Of The Essential Identity Of The Two Tongues.

Patriotism: The First Resort Of A Scoundrel.

Oyster, N. A Slimy, Gobby Shellfish Which Civilization Gives Men The Hardihood To Eat Without Removing Its Entrails! The Shells Are Sometimes Given To The Poor.

Corporation: An Ingenious Device For Obtaining Profit Without Individual Responsibility.