consideration.

It has been my object, therefore, to convey to the public
some important truths, under a humorous cover, which,
without the amusement afforded by the wrapper would never
be even looked at.

This portion of the work requires no apology. To do as
I have done, is a duty incumbent on any person who has
the means of doing good, afforded him by such an extensive
circulation of his works, as I have been honoured with.

I have already expressed some doubts whether I shall be
enabled to furnish a second series of this work or not.
In this uncertainty, I will not omit this, perhaps my
only opportunity, of making my most grateful
acknowledgments, for the very great measure of indulgence
I have received, from the public on both sides of the
Atlantic, and of expressing a hope that Mr. Slick, who
has been so popular as a Clockmaker may prove himself
equally deserving of favour as "an Attache."

I have the honour to subscribe myself,

Your most obedient servant,

THE AUTHOR.

London, July 1st., 1843.