Applause, N. The Echo Of A Platitude.

Outcome, N. A Particular Type Of Disappointment . . . . Judged By The Outcome, The Result. This Is Immortal Nonsense; The Wisdom Of An Act Is To Be Juded By The Light That The Doer Had When He Performed It.

Renown, N. A Degree Of Distinction Between Notoriety And Fame - A Little More Supportable Than The One And A Little More Intolerable Than The Other. Sometimes It Is Conferred By An Unfriendly And Inconsiderate Hand.

Calumnus, N. A Graduate Of The School For Scandal.

Example Is Better Than Following It.

Respectability, N. The Offspring Of A Liaison Between A Bald Head And A Bank Account.