That old hereditary bore, — Bores

"Society is now one polished horde, Formed of two mighty tribes, the Bores and Bored."

"Got the ill name of augurs, because they were bores."

"He says a thousand pleasant things,— But never says "Adieu."

"The bore is usually considered a harmless creature, or of that class of irrational bipeds who hurt only themselves."

"…had that worst bump developed that can adorn the head of a bore—viz., long-story-tellativeness."

"Again I hear that creaking step!— Hes rapping at the door! Too well I know the boding sound That ushers in a bore."