DUEL, n. A formal ceremony preliminary to reconciliation of two enemies. Great skill is necessary to its satisfactory observance if awkwardly performed ... deplorable consequences sometimes ensue. A long time ago a man lost his life.
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OUTCOME, n. A particular type of disappointment .... judged by the outcome, the result. This is immortal nonsense the wisdom of an act is to be juded by the light that the doer had when he performed it.
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PIANO, n. A parlor utensil for subduing the impenitent visitor. It is operated by pressing the keys of the machine and the spirits of the audience.
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OPPOSE, v. To assist with obstructions and objections.
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MISS, n. The title with which we brand unmarried women to indicate that they are in the market. Let us be consistent and also give one to the unmarried man. I venture to suggest Mush, abbreviated to Mh.
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