that I knew nothing, how could I know that you didn't come to the
cabin-door? That's just like your aggravating way; but I'm not to be
caught in that manner, Caudle. No."


"It is very possible," writes Caudle, "that she talked two hours
more, but, happily, the wind got suddenly up--the waves bellowed--
and, soothed by the sweet lullaby (to say nothing of the Dolphin's
brandy-and-water) I somehow sank to repose."



LECTURE XXV--MRS. CAUDLE, WEARIED OF MARGATE, HAS "A GREAT DESIRE TO
SEE FRANCE."



"Bless me! aren't you tired, Caudle?

"NO?

"Well, was there ever such a man! But nothing ever tires you. Of
course, it's all very well for you: yes, you can read your
newspapers and--What?

"SO CAN I?

"And I wonder what would become of the children if I did! No; it's
enough for their father to lose his precious time, talking about
politics, and bishops, and lords, and a pack of people who wouldn't