I could not make it convenient just at this particular moment to conclude my own arrangement--but it is a good thing.

Three hundred and twenty thousand, I suppose, as was mentioned between me and the other party ?" "Three hundred and twenty-five thousand, Lord Pledge." I perceived by the countenance of the noble candidate that I had paid the odd five thousand as a fine--a circumstance which accounted for the promptitude of the attorney in the transaction, he most probably pocketing the difference himself.
"You mean to sit, of course ?" "I do, my lord, as one of the members, at the next general election; but at present I shall be most happy to aid your return." "My dear Mr.Goldencalf--" "Really, without presuming to compliment, Lord Pledge, the noble sentiments I heard you express this morning were so very proper, so exceedingly statesmanlike, so truly English, that I shall feel infinitely more satisfaction in knowing that you fill the vacant seat than if it were in my own possession." "I honor your public spirit, Mr.Goldencalf, and only wish to God there was more of it in the world.

But you can count on our friendship, sir.
What you have just remarked is true, very true, only too true, true to a hair-a-a-a--I mean, my dear Mr.Goldencalf, most especially those sentiments of mine which-a-a-a-I say it, before God, without vanity--but which, as you have so very ably intimated, are so truly proper and English." "I sincerely think so, Lord Pledge, or I should not have said it.

I am peculiarly situated myself.

With an immense fortune, without rank, name, or connections, nothing is easier than for one of my years to be led astray; and it is my ardent desire to hit upon some expedient that may connect me properly with society." "Marry, my dear young friend--select a wife from among the fair and virtuous of this happy isle--unluckily I can propose nothing in this way myself--for both my own sisters are disposed of." "I have made choice, already, I thank you a thousand times, my dear Lord Pledge; although I scarcely dare execute my own wishes.