The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.d. (Volume 6); With Copious Notes and Additions and a Memoir of the Author - Softcover

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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1859. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... POLITE CONVERSAT The Ladies. Lady Smart. Miss Notable. Lady Answerall. The Men. Lord Sparkish. Lord Smart. Sir John Linger. Mr. Neverout.^ Colonel At Wit. ARGUMENT. Lord Sparkish and Colonel Atwit mcet in the morning upon the Mall: Mr. Neverout joins them: tbey all go to breakfast at lady Smart's. Their conversation over their tea : after which they part; but my lord and the two gentlemen are invited to dinner:--Sir John Linger invited likewise, and comes n little too late. The whole conversation at dinner: after which, the ladies retire to their tea- The conversation of the ladies without the men, who are supposed to stay and drink a bottle, but, in some time, go to tho ladies, and drink tea with them. The conversation there. After which, a party at quadrille until thrce in tho morning; but no conversation set down. They all take leave and go home. ST. JAMES'S PARK. Lord Sparkish mceting Col. Atwit. Col. Well met, my lord. Spark. Thank ye, colonel. A parson would have said, I hope we shall meet in heaven. When did you see Tom Neverout? Col. He's just coming toward us. Talk of the devil -- Neverout eomes vp. Col. How do you do, Tom ? Never. Never the better for you. Col. I hope you are nevor the worse : but pray where's your manners? Don't you see my lord Sparkish? Never. My lord, I beg your lordship's pardon. Spark. Tom, how is it that you can't see the wood for trees ? What wind blew you hither? Never. Why, my lord, it is an ill wind blows nobody good; for it gives me the honor of seeing your lordship. Col. Tom, you must go with us to lady Smart's to breakfast. Never. Must! why, colonel, must's for the king. [ Col. offering, in jest, to draw his sword. Col. Have you spoke with all your friends ? Never. Colonel,,as vou are stout be mereiful. Spark. Com...