THE TEST REFUSED.
Mr. Jabez Brattle, the elocutionist, was introduced
one day to Prof. —, and expressed himself much
pleased at making that gentleman's acquaintance. Mr.
Brattle stated to the professor that he was an ardent
admirer of his works, and that he could repeat “Evangeline”
and the “Golden Legend” from beginning to
end. He commenced the former, and had not got more
than half through before the professor was seen dashing
wildly up School street; and, in fifteen minutes by the
Old South, he stood upon Cambridge Bridge, thankful
at his escape from a bore.
