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246. Instead of "He must not do it." say "He need not do it." 247. Instead of "She said, says she," say "She said." 248. Avoid such phrases as "I said, says I," "Thinks I to myself, thinks I," &c. 249. Instead of "I don't think so," say "I think not." 250. Instead of "He was in eminent danger," say "He was in imminent danger." 251. Instead of "The weather is hot," say "The weather is very warm." 252. Instead of "I sweat," say "I perspire." 253. Instead of "I only want two shillings," say "I want only two shillings." 254. Instead of "Whatsomever," always take care to say "Whatever," or "Whatsoever." 255. Avoid such exclamations as "God bless me!" "God deliver me!" "By God!" "By Gor'!" "My Lor'!" "Upon my soul," &c., which are vulgar on the one hand, and savour of impiety on the other, for: 256. "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain." [Footnote 1: Persons who wish to become well acquainted with the principles of 'English Grammar' by an easy process, are recommended to procure "The Useful Grammar," price 3d., published by Houlston and Sons.]