8 or 9 Wise Words about Letter-Writing

Eight or Nine Wise Words about Letter-Writing

Some American writer has said the snakes in this district may be divided into one speciesthe venomous. The same principle applies here. Postage-Stamp-Cases may be divided into one species, the Wonderland. Imitations of it will soon appear, no doubt: but they cannot include the two Pictorial Surprises, which are copyright. You dont see why I call them Surprises? Well, take the Case in your left-hand, and regard it attentively. You see Alice nursing the Duchesss Baby? (An entirely new combination, by the way: it doesnt occur in the book.) Now, with your right thumb and forefinger, lay hold of the little book, and[Pg 6] suddenly pull it out. The Baby has turned into a Pig! If that doesnt surprise you, why, I suppose you wouldnt be surprised if your own Mother-in-law suddenly turned into a Gyroscope! This Case is not intended to carry about in your pocket. Far from it. People seldom want any other Stamps, on an emergency, than Penny-Stamps for Letters, Sixpenny-Stamps for Telegrams, and a bit of Stamp-edging for cut fingers (it makes capital sticking-plaster, and will stand three or four washings, cautiously conducted): and all these are easily carried in a purse or pocketbook. No, this is meant to haunt your envelope-case, or wherever you keep your writing-materials. What made me invent it was the constantly wanting Stamps of other values, for foreign Letters, Parcel Post, &c., and finding it very bothersome to get at the[Pg 7] kind I wanted in a hurry. Since I have possessed a Wonderland Stamp Case, Life has been bright and peaceful, and I have used no other. I believe the Queens laundress uses no other. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 38065
Author: Carroll, Lewis
Release Date: Nov 20, 2011
Format: eBook
Language: English