[The Works of Charles Lamb in Four Volumes, Volume 4 by Charles Lamb]@TWC D-Link bookThe Works of Charles Lamb in Four Volumes, Volume 4 PROLOGUE, SPOKEN BY MR 49/217
Very true, the name of this gentleman was what you call it, but it is so no longer.
The succession to the long-contested Bacon estate is at length decided, and with it my friend succeeds to the name of his deceased relative. _Mr.H._ "His Majesty has been graciously pleased"-- _1st Lady._ I am sure we all join in hearty congratulation--_( sighs)._ _2nd Lady._ And wish you joy with all our hearts--_( heigh ho!)_ _Old Lady._ And hope you will enjoy the name and estate many years--_( cries)._ _Belvil._ Ha! ha! ha! mortify them a little, Jack. _1st Lady._ Hope you intend to stay-- _2nd Lady._ With us some time-- _Old Lady._ In these parts-- _Mr.H._ Ladies, for your congratulations I thank you; for the favors you have lavished on me, and in particular for this lady's _( turning to the old Lady)_ good opinion, I rest your debtor.
As to any future favors--_( accosts them severally in the order in which he was refused by them at the assembly)_--Madam, shall always acknowledge your politeness; but at present, you see, I am engaged with a partner. Always be happy to respect you as a friend, but you must not look for anything further.
Must beg of you to be less particular in your addresses to me.
Ladies all, with this piece of advice, of Bath and you Your ever grateful servant takes his leave. Lay your plans surer when you plot to grieve; See, while you kindly mean to mortify Another, the wild arrow do not fly, And gall yourself.
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