FLIPPANT P. I tell you what it is, old chap, if you read so much
history, you'll end by _believing_ it!
THE INT. P. (_pausing before the Shakspeare portraits_). "He was not for
an age, but for all time."
THE FL. P. I suppose that's why they've painted none of them alike.
A PERSON WITH A TALENT FOR COMPARISON. Mary, come here a moment. Do look
at this--"Elizabeth, Lady Hoby"--did you _ever_ see such a likeness?