It ig impossible for some men to escape from the jargon of their profession. In this connection, a funny tale is related of Sam Chifuey, the author of "Genius Genuine," the famous jockey who was brought into disrepute over the celebrated Escape case. "Genius Genuine" is a very rare tome. It was published at five guineas, with the object of relieving the necessities ut the author, who was then in a parlous state both phy: cally and financially. Indeed, he was on his deathbed:!, when a gentleman called to consol him. sympathetic visitor remarked "Sam, you should think a little of the future. If you like, I'll getaclergymantocomeand pray with you und give you some religious cousolation." Sam Chifney said he was grateful for the offer, but he would like a little time to think over the matter. The gentleman went away and returned ina short time. On coming to the bedside he reworked: "Sam, I have spoken to the parson of the parish, and he will ome to see you whenever you please. What do you say to it?" Said Chitney in reply: "No, sir. Lam obliged to you all the same, but I have thought. upon it. I have made up my mind, Til stand it all. I won't hedge." Aid he didn't.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.