A most eccentric yet interesting man was Bishop Brooks of Brookville; although not a large or strong man, wherever he went, night or day, he was always either accompanied by or carrying:

Two playful animals—calves.

A number of small animals of a less tame breed—hares (hairs).

A member of the deer family—hart (heart).

A number of whips without handles—lashes (eyelashes).

Some weapons of warfare—arms.

The steps of a hotel—inn steps (insteps).

The House of Representatives when a vote is taken—ayes and noes (eyes and nose).

Some Spanish grandees to wait upon him—ten dons (tendons).

Two places of worship—temples.

Two scholars—pupils.

What Napoleon wished to leave his son—crown.

Two coverings of kettles—lids (eyelids).

Two musical instruments—drums.

Two established measures—feet and hands.

Two coverings for the head—caps (kneecaps).

Several articles that a carpenter cannot do without—nails.

A couple of fish—soles.

A number of shell-fish—mussels (muscles).

Two lofty trees—palms.

Two kinds of flowers—tulips and iris.