'But new louses are building in Taunton, outside the old walls, and beyond Shuttern, and some even at the other side of the river.

Perhaps in time it may be as large.' 'If all the folks in Taunton were to be added to London,' said Sir Gervas, 'no one there would observe that there had been any increase.' 'Nay, there you are laughing at me.

That is against all reason,' cried the country maiden.
'Your grandfather will bear out my words,' said Sir Gervas.

'But to return to your reading, I'll warrant that there is not a page of Scudery and her "Grand Cyrus" which you have not read.

You are familiar, doubtless, with every sentiment in Cowley, or Waller, or Dryden ?' 'Who are these ?' she asked.