Your hit upon -- --- was first-rate,--he will not get over it for a month; and you extricated yourself well." "I am glad you approve my conduct,--it comforts me," said Vargrave, feelingly; "at the same time I see all the consequences; but I can brave all for the sake of character and conscience." "I feel just as you do!" replied Lord Raby, with some warmth; "and if I thought that -- --- meant to yield to this question, I should certainly oppose his administration." Vargrave shook his head, and held his tongue, which gave Lord Raby a high idea of his discretion.
After a few more observations on political matters, Lord Raby invited Lumley to pay him a visit at his country-seat.
"I am going to Knaresdean next Monday; you know we have races in the park, and really they are sometimes good sport; at all events, it is a very pretty sight.

There will be nothing in the Lords now,--the recess is just at hand; and if you can spare the time, Lady Raby and myself will be delighted to see you." "You may be sure, my dear lord, I cannot refuse your invitation; indeed, I intended to visit your county next week.

You know, perhaps, a Mr.
Merton." "Charles Merton ?--to be sure; most respectable man, capital fellow, the best parson in the county,--no cant, but thoroughly orthodox; he certainly keeps in his brother, who, though a very active member, is what I call a waverer on certain questions.

Have you known Merton long ?" "I don't know him at all as yet; my acquaintance is with his wife and daughter,--a very fine girl, by the by.

My ward, Miss Cameron, is staying with them." "Miss Cameron! Cameron--ah, I understand.