4/8 There, now; come, you must do the same. Drink to good old times, and eternal friendship--drink, my fast and faithful friend!" The warmth of the room and the quick effects of a strong glass of brandy toddy were making rapid advances on Ellis's partial state of inebriety. "You see, Jack, that huzzy of mine--if I must call the dear girl by such a name--is leading me the deuce of a life. Confound her pretty face! I love her, and would do almost any thing to please her; but she won't be pleased at any thing. She combs my head for me as regularly as the day comes." "Hush--hush! Don't talk so of Cara. |