Pushing back his chair, he commenced with a bow which required do many changes of his legs that Mary wondered they were not entirely twisted up.
"Ladies and gentlemen, one and all," said he, "but particularly ladies, what I have to say is this, that henceforth and for ever I am the champion of this unprotected female, who from parts unknown has come among us .-- God bless her.

I will also announce formally that I still hold myself in readiness to teach the polite accomplishment of dancing in my room, No.

41, Pauper's Hotel." Having finished this speech he resumed his breakfast, after which with another of his wonderful bows he quitted the room.

Mary was about following his example when Mrs.Grundy said.

"Come, catch hold now and see how spry you can clear the table, and you, Rind," speaking to a simple looking girl with crooked feet, "do you go to your shoes.