The Two Smiths
A GENTLEMAN, with the same Christian and surname, took lodgings in the
same house with James Smith. The consequence was, eternal confusion of
calls and letters. Indeed, the postman had no alternative but to share
the letters equally between the two. This is intolerable, sir, said
our friend, and you must quit.--Why am I to quit more than
you?--Because you are James the Second--and must abdicate.