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the shape or ]nake of the one, and part of the 

 shape or make of the other, they may have a 

 small chest, though otherwise of large propor- 

 tions, and thus the lungs have no proper space 

 for action. 



Whilst at Ossington Mr. Smith paid a visit 

 to Lord Manvers, ^\\\o recommended him to 

 see the Duke of Portland's wonderful improve- 

 ment of some poor land, commons, &c., which, 

 by irrigation, he had converted into valuable 

 pasture. His lordsliip was suffering fi'om a 

 recent illness, and was not able to accompany 

 the party, although, owing to his florid com- 

 plexion, a gentleman remarked that he looked 

 very well in the face. With his usual ready 

 wit, his lordsliip replied, '' I am very well in 

 the face. "^"^ The party retui'ned much gratified 

 with what they had seen. Some time after 

 Mr. Smith accompanied the Earl to the meet 

 of Mr. Foljamb's hoimds. The sport was very 

 indifferent ; and, after losing their first fox, 

 they got tired of the fimereal pace that seemed 



