Where little wine is drunk, it is good to dine out occasionally at a friend's; but where a poor man dines out at his own charge, it is bad policy.

Never dine out that way, when you can dine in.
Do not stop on the way at all, my honest friend, but come directly back hither, and you shall dine at home, free of cost, with me." "Thank you very kindly, Doctor." And Israel departed for the Pont Neuf.

Succeeding in his errand thither, he returned to Dr.Franklin, and found that worthy envoy waiting his attendance at a meal, which, according to the Doctor's custom, had been sent from a neighboring restaurant.

There were two covers; and without attendance the host and guest sat down.

There was only one principal dish, lamb boiled with green peas.