_Lovel the Widower_ was commenced at the same time with my own story, but _Lovel the Widower_ was not substantial enough to appear as the principal joint at the banquet.

Though your guests will undoubtedly dine off the little delicacies you provide for them, there must be a heavy saddle of mutton among the viands prepared.

I was the saddle of mutton, Thackeray having omitted to get his joint down to the fire in time enough.

My fitness lay in my capacity for quick roasting.
It may be interesting to give a list of the contributors to the first number.

My novel called _Framley Parsonage_ came first.