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Tweedle; is it not poetical, too? A scholar like you, Mr. Clermont, must know how to appreciate its excellence.

His learning were of little value else. Those who have studied Demosthenes and Cicero will know what to think of this, pretty accurately.

I am delighted to hear you say so, Sir John. Demosthenes! Cicero! Oh, it makes my heart stir within me to hear those names pronounced! and those only who love their immortal works can do justice to the eloquence of Mr.O'Honikin.

And you like it, Lady Worrymore?—And you like it. Sir John?—Both very right: he's a clever fellow; both very right. What do you say, Mr. Clermont?

Every one is right to be pleased when he can.

What an observation, applied to the fervour of our admiration!

Don't be so grave, my dear Sir: have patience