Six different Methods of carrying a Stick with their effects.

COMPARTMENT, No. 3.

THE FOOT COMPRESSOR.

The person who has a desire to put this *grace* in practice, must be conscious of possessing an unconquerable habit of *talking incessantly*, if that is not a leading trait in his character, he had better decline the study; but if he finds himself master of so neccessary a qualification, he may proceed as follows: — Provide a good *Stout Stick* (the heavier the better,) well *loaded* with *iron*, and sally forth at the business time of the day, through one *continued crowd of passengers*; the first friend you meet instantly seize by the *button*, to prevent his escape, and be sure you stand directly in the *middle* of the pavement, which will of course prove an impediment to people passing and re-passing: when a *sufficient stoppage* is effected begin the operation. Enter on a long story, and at the end of every *marked sentence*, make a sudden plunge with your stick downwards, which must be managed with great velocity, and at proper periods; by these methods your friend cannot fail *feeling the force* of your *observations*; and every person's *toes* must suffer that come within the *reach* of the *argument*.