'Why,' replied he, 'when she wishes to settle in life, I would have her consult her parents, and make a prudent match.'
'A prudent match!' cried I. 'Just conceive—a prudent match! Oh, Stuart, I declare I am quite ashamed of you.'
''Pon honour,' said his lordship, 'you are too severe. I will bet five to four he means well.'
'No doubt,' said I. 'And to be candid, I think him a mighty good sort of a man.'
'A proper behaved young person,' said his lordship.
'An honest bon diable!' added I.
'A worthy soul!' said he.
'A respectable character!' cried I.
'A decent creature!' said he.
'A humane and pious christian,' cried I.