INTRODUCTION. 
( 
As it is customary for authors to say some- 
thing by way of Introduction to their works, 
I feel compelled to follow the example of my 
brethren and sisters of the pen and pencil, 
and to state my motive for presenting the 
following trifle to the public. 
Some authors write for fame or notoriety, 
others (we are assured) are actuated solely 
from a wish to benefit their fellow creatures, 
and a very small portion to benefit themselves. 
Now, I must candidly confess that I am not 
sufiiciently ambitious to be influenced by the 
first consideration, nor am I philanthropist 
enough to brave the censures of a very ami- 
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