ponder most attentively over the next chapter, in which I shall endeavour to give you some useful hints respecting your conduct to, and management of, Duns, crede experto. In the meanwhile, soothe your excited feelings by the perusal of the following "simple lay." MY TAILOR! Who brought me patterns whence to choose? Who lent me money, like the Jews? Who always rigged me out the best, In faultless coat and killing vest, MY TAILOR! 'Till ladies cried-"How well you're dressed!" Who, when his bill I could not pay, Would bow and smirk, though I would say"Pray call again another day!" MY TAILOR! Who, when my dad no money sent, Still found me cash, at twelve per cent? MY TAILOR! Who always wore a placid air, However I might fume and swear At trousers tight, that still would tear? Who vowed Apollo Belvidere MY TAILOR! MY TAILOR! Who made the very suit of clothes MY TAILOR! D Who in my page of memory still Till I have paid his horrid bill? MY TAILOR! plete with perils to the mariner, and the question of " gown" and "surplice" less embarrassing to the Bishops of London and Exeter. After due consideration, and a careful comparison of the pros and cons., I give it as my de cided and serious conviction, that the Dun must be managed by mild methods. One golden rule which I would impress upon the Detrimental's mind is, "never deny yourself to a Dun." The Dun is by nature and education (when he has any), a suspicious animal, and candour must confess that to shut the door in his face is not a method peculiarly adapted to remove his suspicions. The utmost I would allow-and I am inclined, from experience, to consider even this a dangerous expedient, and one to be avoidedis to tell him you are "particularly engaged" at that minute. It is evident, however, that this excuse will not serve for more than two or three times, and therefore, as a general maxim, I repeat it always admit your Dun. Admit him at once, freely, and without hesitation; and be sure to offer him a chair-an arm-chair even is advisable, and looks considerate, when the unwelcome visitor is old or infirm. I think it, too, a good plan always to begin the attack yourself-as, by saying, for instance : |