And when the Hon.

Hiram Bliss was introduced, Uncle Hannibal cut in with the remark that we need make no mistake on account of Mr.Bliss's name, for when he got after the Egyptians they would be in anything except a blissful state of mind.

He also jocosely bade Mr.Bliss not to talk too long.
"We must get that honey," he said, laughing heartily.

"I'd much rather have some honey than hear one of your old dry speeches!" During Mr.Bliss's address we boys were wondering whether Senator Hamlin really intended to try to get that honey.

We were inclined to think that he had merely been joking; but Mr.Bliss had no sooner sat down than Uncle Hannibal was on his feet.
"Now for that honey!" he cried with twinkling eyes.