"So you see, you must let me have my way. You can't contribute a cent to this orgy, that's SETTLED." "It's grand and good of you -" "No, it isn't. You've opened your house to Jones and me in the most generous way; Jones was remarking upon it to-day, just before you came back from the village; for although he wouldn't be likely to say such a thing to you - because Jones isn't a talker, and is diffident in society - he has a good heart and a grateful, and knows how to appreciate it when he is well treated; yes, you and your wife have been very hospitable tow

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