For instance, he said that NILSSON was a "charming mezzo-soprano," and declared that "RIP VAN WINKLE" was a more delightful translation from the French than had been seen for many a day.

But Private VAN WINKLE remained awaketo his best interests!

His "Rip Van Winkle" and "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" are pictures, in which we find combined the handling of Teniers, the refinement of Stothard, and the coloring of Gainsborough.

" CHAPTER X "RIP VAN WINKLE" Irving's most famous work is undoubtedly the "Sketch Book"; and of the thirty-two stories and essays in this volume, all Americans love best "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle.

But Private VAN WINKLE remained awaketo his best interests!

Doctor Winkles was the last person to incur any odium in the matter.