The things we do!

I am sure any kind-hearted man of the world must
feel for the position of these faithful, doubtful, disconsolate vassals,
and have a sympathy for their rueful looks and demeanour as they eye the
splendid preparations for the ensuing marriage, the grand furniture sent
to my lord's castles and houses, the magnificent plate provided for his
tables--tables at which they may never have a knife and fork; castles and
houses of which the poor rogues may never be allowed to pass the doors.
When, then, "the elopement in High Life," which has been described in the
previous pages, burst upon the town in the morning papers, I can fancy
the agitation which the news occasioned in the faithful bosoms of the
generous Todhunter, and the attached Henchman. My lord was not in his own
house as yet. He and his friends still lingered on in the little house in
Mayfair, the dear little bachelor's quarters, where they had enjoyed such
good dinners, such good suppers, such rare doings, such a jolly time.


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