The things we do!

Binnie would make a satisfactory settlement. I got the ladies a box at
the opera, whither they were attended by Captain Goby of their regiment,
godfather to Miss, and where I had the honour of paying them a visit. I
saw your fair young cousin Miss Newcome in the lobby with her grandmamma
Lady Kew. Mr. Bayham with great eloquence pointed out to the Scotch
ladies the various distinguished characters in the house. The opera
delighted them, but they were astounded at the ballet, from which mother
and daughter retreated in the midst of a fire of pleasantries of Captain
Goby. I can fancy that officer at mess, and how brilliant his anecdotes
must be when the company of ladies does not restrain his genial flow of
humour.
"Here comes Mr. Baker with the proofs. In case you don't see the P. G. at
Galignani's, I send you an extract from Bayham's article on the Royal
Academy, where you will have the benefit of his opinion on the works of
some of your friends:--
"'617. 'Moses Bringing Home the Gross of Green Spectacles,' Smith, R.


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