see! You’ll find it rough enough at my place; all my retainers are out for the day at a local show.”
“Then I certainly shall not give you the trouble “
He interrupted me with his jovial laugh.
“My good fellow,” he cried, “that’s the fun of it! How do you suppose I’ve been spending the day? Told you I was going to Lancaster, did I? Well, I’ve been cooking our dinner instead - laying the table - getting up the wines - never had such a joke! Give you my word,
see! You’ll find it rough enough at my place; all my retainers are out for the day at a local show.”
“Then I certainly shall not give you the trouble “
He interrupted me with his jovial laugh.
“My good fellow,” he cried, “that’s the fun of it! How do you suppose I’ve been spending the day? Told you I was going to Lancaster, did I? Well, I’ve been cooking our dinner instead - laying the table - getting up the wines - never had such a joke! Give you my word,
