Charles Farrar Browne — American Writer born on April 23, 1834, died on March 06, 1867

Charles Farrar Browne was a United States humor writer, better known under his nom de plume, Artemus Ward. At birth, his surname was "Brown"; he added the "e" after he became famous... (wikipedia)

Let us all be happy, and live within our means, even if we have to borrow the money to do it with.
I have already given two cousins to the war and I stand ready to sacrifice my wife's brother.
My wife is one of the best wimin on this Continent, altho' she isn't always gentle as a lamb with mint sauce.
Why is this thus? What is the reason for this thusness?
I am not a politician, and my other habits air good.