I am a man, and my name is John Smith. I am a native of England, but have resided in

I am a man, and my name is John Smith. I am a native of England, but have resided in France during the last eighteen years of my life. I am forty years of age, and my occupation is that of a merchant. I am here on a visit to my brother, who has lately come to settle in this city. I shall probably remain here some months, and then return to my former place of abode. Such is my present condition and prospect.