young persons of both sexes, thin and lank figures, by no means equal, as
productions of the country, to their bough apples
On returning to the steamer, I found a party of country people, mostly
young persons of both sexes, thin and lank figures, by no means equal, as
productions of the country, to their bough apples. They passed through the
fine spacious cabin on the upper deck, extending between the state-rooms
the whole length of the steamer. At length they came to a large mirror,
which stood at the stern, and seemed by its reflection to double the
length of the cabin. They walked on, as if they would extend their
promenade into the mirror, when suddenly observing the reflection of their
own persons advancing, and thinking it another party, they politely made
way to let it pass. The party in the mirror at the same moment turned to
the same side, which first showed them the mistake they had made. The
passengers had some mirth at their expense, but I must do our visitors the
justice to say that they joined in the laugh with a very good grace.

• to use the words of the coquettish Countess and her arch waiting-maid
• But I have not yet spoken of the pearl of our museum
• I now reloaded my rifles, and the aggageers quitted the jungle to
• 'The reason,' she said, 'of the difference you perceived is this, that