begin:
When, in
the course
of human
events, it
becomes
necessary
for a
fellow to
hold two
or three
dozen of
his
fellow-worms
in
captivity,
a decent
regard to
the
opinions
of society
requires
–” “I
don’t see
that you
are
growing
more
serious,”
said Miss
Ophelia.
“Wait, –
I’m coming
on, –
you’ll
hear. The
short of
the matter
is,
cousin,”
said he,
his
handsome
face
suddenly
settling
into an
earnest
and
serious