The gods, as Homer says, granted half my prayer, and it happened to be (what was not always the case formerly) the better half.

She will insert both.

It is only by some such means as that that the best poetry in our days comes with mincing step into popularity.
Mine being booted and spurred, both ladies and gentlemen get out of the way of it, and look down at it with a touch of horror.
"Now for news, and about your neighbours.

Captain Ackland is going to marry a niece of Massy Dawson.

Mischievous things are said about poor Lady M----, all false, you may be sure.