my being called to the bar with some credit.

For my own part, I know there is no great difficulty in passing these formal examinations, else how have some of our acquaintance got through them?
But, to my father, these formalities compose an august and serious solemnity, to which he has long looked forward, and my absenting myself at this moment would wellnigh drive him distracted.

Yet I shall go altogether distracted myself, if I have not an instant assurance from you that you are hastening hither.

Meanwhile I have desired Hannah to get your little crib into the best order possible.

I cannot learn that my father has yet written to you; nor has he spoken more of his communication with Birrenswork; but when I let him have some inkling of the dangers you are at present incurring, I know my request that you will return immediately will have his cordial support.
Another reason yet--I must give a dinner, as usual, upon my admission, to our friends; and my father, laying aside all his usual considerations of economy, has desired it may be in the best style possible.
Come hither then, dear Darsie! or, I protest to you, I shall send examination, admission-dinner, and guests to the devil, and come, in person, to fetch you with a vengeance.