10/12 I asked him to dine with us yesterday, as you know, because you would have done him so much good; but he sent some trumpery excuse, although his wife was asked to come with him. She stopped him, no doubt; to look big, I dare say; as if they could dine with a Lord Nelson every day!" "They can do that every day, when they dine with a man who has done his duty. But where is my pretty godchild Dolly? What a long name they gave me! It may have done very well for my granduncle. But, my dear Lingo, look sharp for your Dolly. |