In a splenetick, sarcastical, or jocular frame, however, he would sometimes utter a pointed saying of that nature.

Another is a razor; and he is sarcastical.'

It concludes with the following sarcastical, yet wholesome irony.

If her heart attained a moment's intermission upon the subject, her female attendant was sure, by some sly hint or sarcastical remark, to put a speedy termination to her tranquillity.

"'U-m-my-a-as,' says he most sarcastical; 'I notice somethin', Ezekiela strong smell of peppermintnot escaped you, perhaps?