25/35 You have the privilege of speaking with that year's simplicity. Mrs.Lovell will play you as she played me. I acknowledge her power, and I keep out of her way. I don't bet; I don't care to waltz; I can't keep horses; so I don't lose much by the privation to which I subject myself." "I bet, I waltz, and I ride. So," said Algernon, "I should lose tremendously." "You will lose, mark my words." "Is the lecture of my year's senior concluded ?" said Algernon. |