Hobson said, "Maria can't treat you to such good company as my lady could give you, but when will you take a day and come and dine with us?
Let's see, to-day's Wednesday; to-morrow we've a party.

No, we're engaged." He meant that his table was full, and that he did not care to crowd it; but there was no use in imparting this circumstance to the Colonel.

"Friday, we dine at Judge Budge's--queer name, Judge Budge, ain't it?
Saturday, I'm going down to Marblehead, to look after the hay.

Come on Monday, Tom, and I'll introduce you to the missus and the young 'uns." "I will bring Clive," says Colonel Newcome, rather disturbed at this reception.

"After his illness my sister-in-law was very kind to him." "No, hang it, don't bring boys; there's no good in boys; they stop the talk downstairs, and the ladies don't want 'em in the drawing-room.