Show PEOPLE A writer in n the southern quarterly review has the following sensible remarks on wits by profession the witty person who is not spoiled is the most agreeable character in society unfortunately however the rewards of wit are so great it is so admired and appreciated that few wits have heads strong enough not to be tempted into catering for admi almi admiration ration trying to be witty if a man says one or two good things makes a few sparkling repartees rep artees forthwith he has that most unfortunate reputation the reputation of a wit and half the people he meets are perpetually trying to draw him out throwing down the gauntlet for him to take it up by some brilliant repartee and A nd how strong the temptation to try to fulfill fulfil such complimentary expectations and then he may be amusing but lie ceases to be as agree ble be and he who tries triss to be witty is just as sure to fail often aa as the corners which most papers of or the day reserve for funny things are sure cure tj to contain congie a great many stupid anecdotes ma D the name of the a architect who builds most of castles casties in the air is tomorrow to morrow and hoge hope lays the tho foundation |