The things we do!

It is a fact that Barnes, when he
likes, can make himself a very pleasant fellow. He is dreadfully
satirical, that is certain; but many persons are amused by those dreadful
satirical young men: and to hear fun made of our neighbours, even of some
of our friends, does not make us very angry. Barnes is one of the very
best waltzers in all society, that is the truth; whereas it must be
confessed Some One Else was very heavy and slow, his great foot always
crushing you, and he always begging your pardon. Barnes whirls a partner
round a room ages after she is ready to faint. What wicked fun he makes
of other people when he stops! He is not handsome, but in his face there
is something odd-looking and distinguished. It is certain he has
beautiful small feet and hands.
He comes every day from the City, drops in, in his quiet unobtrusive way,
and drinks tea at five o'clock; always brings a budget of the funniest
stories with him, makes mamma laugh, Clara laugh, Henrietta, who is in
the schoolroom still, die of laughing.


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