She has made a capital selection of her vocabulary from Johnson, and does not work it badly, if we may judge by Harry and Melville.

Euphuism--[affectation D.W.]--in "woman" is the popular ideal of a Duchess.

She has it by nature, or she has studied it: and if so, you must respect her abilities.' 'Yes--Harry!' said Rose, who was angry at a loss of influence over her rough brother, 'any one could manage Harry! and Uncle Mel 's a goose.
You should see what a "female euphuist" Dorry is getting.

She says in the Countess's hearing: "Rose! I should in verity wish to play, if it were pleasing to my sweet cousin ?" I'm ready to die with laughing.

I don't do it, Mama.' The Countess, thus being discussed, was closeted with old Mrs.Bonner: not idle.