There are several kinds of errors in speaking. The most objectionable of them are those in which words are employed that are unsuitable to convey the meaning intended. Thus, a person wishing to express his intention of going to a given place, says, "I _propose_ going," when, in fact, he _purposes_ going. The following affords an amusing illustration of this class of error:--A venerable matron was speaking of her son, who, she said, was quite stage-struck. "In fact," remarked the old lady, "he is going to a _premature_ performance this evening!" Considering that most _amateur_ performances are _premature_, it cannot be said that this word was altogether misapplied; though, evidently, the maternal intention was to convey quite another meaning.