In the intervals, he plays at chess.
There's the anatomy of a _man_! We are expecting a visit from Lamartine, who does a great deal of honour to both of us, it appears, in the way of appreciation, and is kind enough to propose to come.

I will tell you all about it.
But now tell _me_.

Oh, I want so to hear how you are.

Better, stronger, I hope and trust.

How does the new house and garden look in the spring?
Prettier and prettier, I dare say....
The dotation of the President is enormous certainly, and I wish for his own sake it had been rather more moderate.