They dined at four, and the company was, as you may suppose at this season, but scanty.

Charles Greville, commonly called, heaven knows why, Punch Greville, came on the Saturday.

Byng, named from his hair Poodle Byng, came on the Sunday.
Allen, like the poor, we had with us always.

I was grateful, however, for many pleasant evenings passed there when London was full, and Lord Holland out of bed.

I therefore did my best to keep the house alive.