called because it is divided into paragraphs. The "Breeches Bible" is

another well-known instance, and gets its name either because it was

printed by one Breeches, or because the place of publication bore that

name.'

The carrier remarked drily that he thought that was only natural, and

turned his attention to the more congenial task of passing a cart of

hay; it was a matter of some difficulty, for the road was narrow, and

there was a ditch on either hand.

'I perceive,' began Mr Finsbury, when they had successfully passed the

cart, 'that you hold your reins with one hand; you should employ two.'

'Well, I like that!' cried the carrier contemptuously. 'Why?'

'You do not understand,' continued Mr Finsbury. 'What I tell you is a

scientific fact, and reposes on the theory of the lever, a branch of

mechanics. There are some very interesting little shilling books upon

the field of study, which I should think a man in your station would

take a pleasure to read. But I am afraid you have not cultivated the art

of observation; at least we have now driven together for some time, and

I cannot remember that you have contributed a single fact. This is a

very false principle, my good man. For instance, I do not know if you

observed that (as you passed the hay-cart man) you took your left?'

'Of course I did,' cried the carrier, who was now getting belligerent;

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