The Watsons (2): Diplomatic DisplayOxfordBodleian Library, MS.Eng.e.3764
a slightveiw of his own head in an oppositeglaſs, –saidand he with equal civility, said, "You can::not be more in dishabille than myself. — Wegot here so late, that I had not time even toput a
little fresh powder in my hair." — Emmacould not help entering into what she supposedher Sister in law's feelings at that moment.must be on this oc==casion. — When the Tea things were removed,Tom began
to talk of his Carriage — but the oldCardTablebeing set out, &was placedThe fish & counters, with& a tolerablyclean pack brought forward from the beaufet by Miſs Watson,the general voice was so
urgent with him to jointheir party, that he agreed towould allow himself an::other quarter of an hour.1in their Even Emmawas pleased that he would stay, for she was be::ginning to feel that a family partycircleparty might be theworst of all parties;& the others were delighted. — "What’s your Game?" – cried he, as they
stoodround the Table. — "Speculation I beleive, saidElizth .Elizabeth — My sister recommends it, & I fancy weall like it. I know
you do, Tom." — "It is theonly round game played at Croydon now, saidMrs . Robert – we never think of any other. —I2am glad it is a favourite
with you.." —"Oh! me!cried Tom. Whatever you decide on, will be
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