John took the Southern side of that question, although I dare say he would have taken the other if a Southerner had introduced it, and we got pretty zealous on both sides and walked home together continuing the argument as we walked.

As we separated, Felton said: "We will continue this discussion to-morrow.

Meantime, won't you look up the history of the matter a little ?" "Yes," said I, "and won't you study up a little on Whately's Logic ?" The answer seemed to delight Felton, and he took me into high favor.

I never knew a man of such ready wit, although I have known a good many famous wits in my day.

But all these things evaporate with time.