Sybil, or the Two Nations by Earl of Beaconsfield Benjamin Disraeli
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graceful carriage, his countenance touched with a sensibility
that at once engages the affections. Charles Egremont was not only admired by that sex, whose approval generally secures men enemies among their fellows, but was at the same time the favourite of his own. "Ah, Egremont! come and sit here," exclaimed more than one banqueter. "I saw you waltzing with the little Bertie, old fellow," said Lord Fitzheron, "and therefore did not stay to speak to you, as I thought we should meet here. I am to call for you, mind." "How shall we all feel this time to-morrow?" said Egremont, smiling. "The happiest fellow at this moment must be Cockie Graves," said Lord Milford. "He can have no suspense I have been looking over his book, and I defy him, whatever happens, not to lose." "Poor Cockie." said Mr Berners; "he has asked me to dine with him at the Clarendon on Saturday." "Cockie is a very good Cockie," said Lord Milford, "and Caravan is a very good horse; and if any gentleman sportsman present wishes to give seven to two, I will take him to any amount." |
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