If you have merit, it is appreciated; and for an aristocratic country, that merit places you on a level with your superiors in rank in a manner that is quite incomprehensible to a republican.

Money is the great leveller of distinctions with us; here, it is talent.

Fashion spreads many tables here, but talent is always found seated at the best, if it thinks proper to comply with certain usages, without which, even genius ceases to be attractive.
"On some future occasion, I will enter more at large on this subject; but now it is too late; I have already exceeded my usual hour for retiring.

'Excuse me, Sam,' said he.

'I know you will not be offended with me, but Squire there are some subjects on which Sam may amuse, but cannot instruct you, and one is, fashionable life in London.