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...means idle. He is often to be seen in the nearest billiard-room, gazing wistfully at the green tables and the clicking balls. If by any odd chance he is asked to join in the game, he readily accepts, and the manner in which he handles his cue is ample proof of years of diligent practice. The duty of paying rarely falls to his lot. With the extraordinary effigies which adorn modern playing-cards he is exceedingly familiar, and it is noticed that his hand in poker is not infrequently of a pictorial character...
...SOPH. No; because both hold a cue-rule office...
...lances are supplied, and we are ready for the drill. Coming down the mountain-side is particularly trying; the narrow path cracks beneath our strides, while we hear from our critics a medley of "Slow step!" "Far apart!" "Never do!" "Close up!" The orchestra begins, and we await our cue; but one, a body-guardsman, anxious for a solo, steps out from the wings, sees his mistake, and retires in confusion. Another one is told to "pick up that hat," and, too proud to stoop, pulls it in with the end of his lance. Strange how soon the esprit...