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Disappointment.
On the lee-beam lies the land, boys,
See all clear to reef each course;
Let the fore-sheet go, don’t mind, boys,
Though the weather should be worse.
The Storm.
“It darkens round me like a tempest,” thought Lord Etherington, as, with slow step, folded arms, and his white hat slouched over his brows, he traversed the short interval1 of space betwixt his own apartments and those of the Lady Penelope. In a buck2 of the old school, one of Congreve’s men of wit and pleasure about town, this would have been a departure from character; but the present fine man does not derogate3 from his quality, even by exhibiting all the moody4 and gentlemanlike solemnity of Master Stephen.E10 So, Lord Etherington was at liberty to carry on his reflections, without attracting observation. —“I have put a stopper into the mouth of that old vinegar-cruet of quality, but the acidity5 of her temper will soon dissolve the charm — And what to do?”
As he looked round him, he saw his trusty valet Solmes, who, touching6 his hat with due respect, said, as he passed him, “Your lordship’s letters are in your private dispatch-box.”
Simple as these words were, and indifferent the tone in which they were spoken, their import made Lord Etherington’s heart bound as if his fate had depended on the accents. He intimated no farther interest in the communication, however, than to desire Solmes to be below, in case he should ring; and with these words entered his apartment, and barred and bolted the door, even before he looked on the table where his dispatch-box was placed.
Lord Etherington had, as is usual, one key to the box which held his letters, his confidential10 servant being intrusted with the other; so that, under the protection of a patent lock, his dispatches escaped all risk of being
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repel
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prosecuting
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absurdity
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blighted
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paternal
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penitent
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intrigue
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livelihood
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submission
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strutting
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impudence
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tact
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antagonist
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memorable
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flirtation
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favourable
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adviser
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