Sandwich is _not_ famous for its Sandwiches.
Venetian blinds are _not_ imported from Venice.
The captain of a steamer, when at his post, is not a post-captain.
The sword of justice cannot be made sharp without the application of
blunt.
It is an error to suppose that the stature of man is diminished, for the
lengths men go to in the present day was never surpassed. The tallest
men are to be found in Lankyshire.
Jerusalem artichokes do not come from Jerusalem. They are not called
artichokes because any one who makes a hearty meal on them will run the
chance of being choked.
It is a vulgar error that beer is turned sour by thunder. The fact is,
that beer may be turned sour by lightning which does not know how to
conduct itself.
Home-made articles are not always the best; and, indeed, when made at
home, they are often so mysterious, that there is really no making them
out.
[Illustration:
A Returning Officer.
]