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Westport Times, Volume IV, Issue 750, 15 December 1870, Page 3

Little lies are the seeds of great ones. Our friend Bilkins says he never told but one lie in his life, but "he has been compelled to tell ten thousand minor fibs to back that up. Be cautious of gesture, and to all men with diversity of reverence, according to the dignity of the person. There is nothing that winneth so so much with so little cost.

Use moderate diet, so as, after your meat, you may find your wit fresher not duller, "and your body livelier and not heavier.

A Witty Debtor.—' Will you pay me my bill, sir?' said a tailor to a waggish fellow who had got deeply into his debt. 'Do you owe anybody else anything, sir?' ' No, sir,' said the tailor. ' Then you can afford to wait;' and he walked off. A day or two afterwards the tailor called again. Our wag was not at his wit's end yet; so turning to his creditor, he says, • Are you in debt to anybody ?' ' Yes, sir,' says the tailor. ' Well why don't you pay ?' ' Because I can't get the money.' ' That is my case; lam glad you appreciate my condition. Give us your hand.' '• Seldom drink wine, and yet sometimes do; lest being forced to drink upon the sudden, you should find yourself inflamed."

" Use exorcise of body, but such as is without peril to your joints or bones, it wiil increase your force and enlarge your breath."

'' Delight to be cleanly, as well in all parts of your body as in Your garments ; it shall make you grateful in each company ; and, otherwise, loathsome."