11/27 As for his air, he has plenty of airs, but wants graces." "Then who could polish him like yourself ?" "Probably no one. But had I a son--which Heaven forbid!--he should not have me for his Mentor. Place a young man--( go and shut the door, Camilla!)--between two vices--women and gambling, if you want to polish him into the fashionable smoothness. Entre nous, the varnish is a little expensive!" Mrs.Beaufort sighed. |