Temperance Cruets
THE late James Smith might often be seen at the Garrick Club,
restricting himself at dinner to a half-pint of sherry; whence he was
designated an incorporated temperance society. The late Sir William
Aylett, a grumbling member of the Union, and a two-bottle-man,
observing Mr. Smith to be thus frugally furnished, eyed his cruet with
contempt, and exclaimed: So I see you have got one of those
life-preservers!