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they understand no more of irony than this———
The comparison was standing close by with his panniers—but something seal'd up my lips—I could not pronounce the name—
Sir, said I, collecting myself—it is not my intention to take post———
—But you may—said he, persisting in his first reply—you may take post if you chuse———
—And I may take salt to my pickled herring, said I, if I chuse———
—But I do not chuse—
—But you must pay for it, whether you do or no———
Aye! for the salt; said I (I know)———
