You are going to the Gores on Monday." "We could not go earlier; but we might put it off for a couple of days if we pleased.

Would it bore you ?" "I don't mind about myself.

I'm not a very great man for dances." "You'd sooner write a report,--wouldn't you,--about the products of the country ?" "A great deal sooner," said the Paragon.
"But you see we haven't all of us got products to write about.

I don't care very much about it myself;--but if you don't mind I'll ask mamma." Of course he was obliged to consent, and merely informed her as she went off with the letter that a servant was waiting for an answer.
"To go to Lord Rufford's!" said Lady Augustus.
"From Monday till Wednesday, mamma.

Of course we must go." "I promised poor Mrs.Gore." "Nonsense, mamma! The Gores can do very well without us.