Gracechurch Street,Monday,August 2.
“I dislike it very much,”he replied;“but it must be done.”
“Dear madam,”cried Mrs. Hill, in great astonishment,“don't you know there is an express come for master from Mr.Gardiner? He has been here this half-hour,and master has had a letter.”
“EDW.GARDINER.”
“I mean,that no man in his proper senses would marry Lydia on so slight a temptation as one hundred a year during my life,and fifty after I am gone.”