I picked them up at a sale of the late Lady Waddilove's most valuable effects.

They are just the things, sir, for a gentleman going on a foreign mission.

A most curious ivory chest, with an Indian padlock, to hold confidential letters,--belonged formerly, sir, to the Great Mogul; and a beautiful diamond snuff-box, sir, with a picture of Louis XIV.

on it, prodigiously fine, and will look so loyal too: and, sir, if you have any old aunts in the country, to send a farewell present to, I have some charming fine cambric, a superb Dresden tea set, and a lovely little 'ape,' stuffed by the late Lady W.herself." "My good sir," began Clarence.
"Oh, no thanks, sir,--none at all,--too happy to serve a relation of Mrs.Minden,--always proud to keep up family connections.

You will be at home to-morrow, sir, at eleven; I will look in; your most humble servant, Mr.Linden." And almost upsetting Talbot, who had just entered, Mr.Brown bowed himself out..