the dismals

"Here," said he, "here's what'll make you think different, and send away the dismals."

Oh, zounds! the dismals are coming upon me, and can't get a cheering glass to—holloa!

Am I going to have an attack of the dismals? am I going to join the ranks of the snivellers?

Dis′mals, mournings.—The dismals, the dumps.

Then what in the name of goodness are you going into the dismals for on this morning of all mornings.