We wish that […] desponding patriotism may turn its eyes hitherward, and be assured that foundations of our national power still stand strong.

The syndrome of “pre, peri or paramenstrual tension” typically starts about 5–10 days before onset of menses and lasts till the end of menses.

Some of the boys whipped off their hats and laughingly smacked their neddies′ rumps, for we hated using spurs on the poor thirsty beggars.

A bad man, being under the drift of any passion, will follow the impulse of it till something interpose.