"
When we called him in the morning, we found him gone into a much better
Society than mine or Pall Mall's. I giv Mr. Chops as comfortable a
funeral as lay in my power, followed myself as Chief, and had the George
the Fourth canvass carried first, in the form of a banner. But, the
House was so dismal arterwards, that I giv it up, and took to the Wan
again.
* * * * *
"I don't triumph," said Jarber, folding up the second manuscript, and
looking hard at Trottle. "I don't triumph over this worthy creature. I
merely ask him if he is satisfied now?"
"How can he be anything else?" I said, answering for Trottle, who sat
obstinately silent. "This time, Jarber, you have not only read us a
delightfully amusing story, but you have also answered the question about
the House. Of course it stands empty now. Who would think of taking it
after it had been turned into a caravan?" I looked at Trottle, as I said
those last words, and Jarber waved his hand indulgently in the same
direction.
"Let this excellent person speak," said Jarber. "You were about to say,
my good man?"--
"I only wished to ask, sir," said Trottle doggedly, "if you could kindly
oblige me with a date or two in connection with that last story?"
"A date!" repeated Jarber.
Pages:
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32