"It will, I am sure."
When Scott called at his uncle's house, Ezra inquired, eagerly: "Did you receive my note?"
"Yes, Cousin Ezra."
"Will the earl accept my invitation?"
"He would be glad to do so, but it would bring upon him so many others that it would prove embarrassing."
Mr. Little's face fell.
"Can't you influence him to accept?" he asked, with a degree of deference that was new to Scott.
"No, but he sends you an invitation."
Scott put in Mr. Little's hands this missive: