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 few hints for the adornment of my baronial hall.

I understand you live en famille with your domestics. You will have more difficulty in finding a lady who would adopt your fashion of living, than one who would prefer you to a richer man.

Very true. I have tried the experiment on several as guests; but once was enough for them: so, I suppose, I shall die a bachelor.

I see, like some others of my friends, you will give up any thing except your hobby.

I will give up any thing but my baronial hall.