Short Stories - Volume VII

Classic from the year 2009 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature language: English abstract: Some Particulars Concerning a Lion We have a great respect for lions in the abstract. In common with most other people we have heard and read of many instances of their bravery and generosity. We have duly admired that heroic self-denial and charming philanthropy which prompts them never to eat people except when they are hungry and we have been deeply impressed with a becoming sense of the politeness they are said to display towards unmarried ladies of a certain state. All natural histories teem with anecdotes illustrative of their excellent qualities; and one old spelling-book in particular recounts a touching instance of an old lion of high moral dignity and stern principle who felt it his imperative duty to devour a young man who had contracted a habit of swearing as a striking example to the rising generation.[...]***Somebody's Luggage Chapter I--His Leaving It Till Called ForThe writer of these humble lines being a Waiter and having come of a family of Waiters and owning at the present time five brothers who are all Waiters and likewise an only sister who is a Waitress would wish to offer a few words respecting his calling; first having the pleasure of hereby in a friendly manner offering the Dedication of the same unto Joseph much respected Head Waiter at the Slamjam Coffee-house London E.C. than which a individual more eminently deserving of the name of man or a more amenable honour to his own head and heart whether considered in the light of a Waiter or regarded as a human being do not exist.[...]***Sunday Under Three Heads DedicationTo The Right ReverendTHE BISHOP OF LONDONMY LORDYou were among the first some years ago to expatiate on the vicious addiction of the lower classes of society to Sunday excursions; and were thus instrumental in calling forth occasional demonstrations of those ex