M. T. P.

Reading.

"_To lie at the Catch_" (Vol. vi., p. 56.).--From accidental circumstances

I have only lately seen the notice of my Query. Will you excuse my saying

that I do not yet understand the meaning of the phrase "To lie at the

catch," and that I shall be greatly obliged if you or any of your

correspondents will explain it further, or, in other words, give me a

paraphrase that will suit the two passages I have quoted.

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