Whiskey

“I had not intended to discuss this controversial subject at this particular time. However, I want you to know that I do not shun controversy. On the contrary, I will take a stand on any issue at any time, regardless of how fraught with controversy it might be....

Fornication

“Thou hast committed—“ “Fornication! But that was in another country; And besides, the wench is dead.” — Christopher Marlowe, “The Jew of Malta” (1589)    

In This Humour

In this humour, which was none of the sweetest, she came into the room where Honour was debating with herself in the manner we have above related. Honour no sooner saw her, than she addressed her in the following obliging phrase: “Soh, madam, I find we are to have the...