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 possessing a genuine, a philosophic instinct for social advancement.

There is one interesting variety of irregular marriage which may be defined as 'pecuniary marriage.' In such cases an interchange of coins occurs between the parties."

Mr. Odontokeros:—"What is coin, pray?"

"Coin is a kind of god worshipped by men. With your kind permission, I should like to say a few words on the subject of this interesting cult. Of all the many deities adored by men, coin is undoubtedly held in the highest reverence. It is represented by very curious images, constructed in gold, silver and copper. For some reason unknown to me, these images are never made of iron, tin, or wood. They are carefully bestowed in receptacles of silk, wool, cotton and leather. Men pay their devotions to them night and day, and are ever occupied in the endeavour to procure access to these miraculous images. Any house in which much coin is known to exist is thronged with eager worshippers. So much so