As a reward for their dangers, they have a little wheel to themselves, although they, also, are compelled to submit to the rotatory principle.

Their cases differ from those of the others, merely in the fact that they always get something." I would gladly have pursued the conversation, which was opening a flood of light upon my political understanding; but just then, a fellow with the air of a footman entered, carrying a packet tied to the end of his cauda.

Turning round, he presented his burden, with profound respect, and withdrew.

I found that the packet contained three notes with the following addresses: "To His Royal Highness Bob, Prince of Wales, etc., etc., etc." "To My Lord High Admiral Poke, etc., etc., etc." "To Master Goldencalf, Clerk, etc., etc., etc." Apologizing to my guests, the seal of my own note was eagerly opened.

It read as follows: "The Right Honorable the Earl of Chatterino, lord of the bed-chamber in waiting on his majesty, informs Master John Goldencalf, clerk, that he is commanded to attend the drawing-room, this evening, when the nuptial ceremony will take place between the Earl of Chatterino and the Lady Chatterissa, the first maid of honor to Her Majesty the Queen.
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