sickening with the chicken-coop, or some such disease." There were
no end of old hats, ladies' hoops, corsets, and another article of
clothing, generally stolen from the husband. There was also a
secondhand coffin, three barrels of turnips, and a peck of coals;
there was likewise a footless pair of stockings without the legs, and
a pair of embroidered gaiters, a little worn. If I could find the
legs belonging to them--well, I won't say what I'd do now--but leave
all ladies in that pleasing state of expectation which is true
happiness. Ladies and gentlemen, my lecture is done--if you refuse
to leave the hall, you'll be forcibly ejected.