Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1835 Excerpt: ...been considering that I grow old and infirm, and shall probably not trouble you long. Capt. A. Pardon me, sir, I never saw you look more strong and hearty, and I pray fervently that you may continue so. Sir Antn. I hope your prayers may be heard with all my heart. Well then, Jack, I have been considering that I am so strong and hearty, I may continue to plague youa long time.--Now, Jack, lam sensible that the income of your commission, and what I have hithertft allowed you, is but a small pittance for a lad of your spirit. Capt. A. Sir, you are very good. Sir Anth. And it is my wish, while yet I live, to have my boy make some figure in the world--I have resolved, therefore, to fix you at once in a noble independence. Capt. A. Sir, your kindness overpowers me.--Yet, sir, I presume you would not wish me to quit the army? Sir Anth. Oh, that shall be as your wife chooses. Capt. A. My wife, sir! Sir Anth. Ay, ay, settle that'between you--settle that between you. Capt. A. A wife, sir, did you say? Sir Anth.'Ay, a wife--why, did I not mention that before Capt. A. Not a word of her, sir. Sir.Anth. Odd so!--I musn't forget her though--Yes, Jack, the independence I was talking of is by a marriage--the fortune is saddled with a wife; but I suppose that makes no difference? Capt. A. Sir! sir! you amaze me! Sir Antn. Why, what the devil's the matter with the fool? Just now you were all gratitude and duty. Capt. A. I was, sir.--You talked to me of independence and a fortune, but not aword of a wife. Sir Antn. Why, what difference does that make?--Odds life, sir! if you have the estate, you must take it with the live stock ou it, as it stands. Capt. A. Pray, sir, who is the lady? Sir Anth. What's that to you, sir?--Come, give me your promise to love and to marry her direc...
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