A-one

The Italian custom of calling ladies, as peasants call their wives, "la Such-a-one" was then the fashion at the court of France.

You might as well open a shop and write on it: Kicks sold here; or, Such-a-one sells blows, wholesale and retail.

"Such-a-one is a police emissary," or "So-and-so is not to be trusted" were words constantly on his lips.

He's ce'tainly got an A-one rep. as a cattle detective, and likewise as a man hunter.

Why, who will give money to be told that Mr. Such-a-one is a wiser and better man than himself?