Oh, how happy he was!--happier than the serpent when he saw Eve's white teeth really strike into the apple! "Shall we pay respect to this haunch, Mr.Quin ?" said Vane, gayly.
"If you please, sir," said Quin, gravely.

Colander ran down a by-path with an immense bouquet, which he arranged for Mrs.Woffington in a vase at Mr.Vane's left hand.

He then threw open the windows, which were on the French plan, and shut within a foot of the lawn.
The musicians in the arbor struck up, and the company, led by Mr.
Vane and Mrs.Woffington, entered the room.

And a charming room it was!--light, lofty, and large--adorned in the French way with white and gold.

The table was an exact oval, and at it everybody could hear what any one said; an excellent arrangement where ideaed guests only are admitted--which is another excellent arrangement, though I see people don't think so.
The repast was luxurious and elegant.