37/53 I didn't think of duty when I settled to go, and why should she? As for being ill-used, I never expect to be anything else in this life. I'm sure I don't care; and I'm sure she don't; so live and let live; talk plain truth, and leave Bunkum for right honourables who keep their places thereby. Give me another weed." "Queer old philosopher you are; but go you shan't!" "Go I will, sir; don't stop me. I've my reasons, and they're good ones enough." The conversation was interrupted by the servant;--Lord Minchampstead was waiting at Mr.Armsworth's office. |