The Watsons (2): Diplomatic DisplayOxfordBodleian Library, MS.Eng.e.3764
Mr . Hemmings change their dreſs every day
               of theirLives before dinner. And what was the use of myputting up
               your last new Coat, if you are neverto  pu wear it." — "Do be satisfied with being fineyourself, & leave your husband alone."  — To put anend to this altercation, & soften the evident
            vexationof her1Sister in law, Emma, (tho’though in no Spirits to make such nonsense easy) began to admire hergown.  – It produced immediate
            complacency.  — "Do you like it?  – said she.  – I am very happy.  – Ithas been  exceſsivelyvery2 much admired;  – but sometimes I thinkthe pattern too
               large.  — I shall wear one tomorrowthat I think you will prefer
               to this.  — Have youseen the one I gave Margaret?"  —Dinner came, & except when Mrs . R.Robert looked ather husband’s head, she continued gay & flippant,chiding Elizth ..Elizabeth for the profusion onof the Table,& absolutely protesting against  the entrance ofhaving the roastTurkey — which formed the only exception to  "Yousee your dinner" ,. brought in — "I do beg & en::treat that no Turkey
               may be seen to day. I amreally frightened out of my wits with the numberof
               dishes we have already. Let us have no TurkeyI beseech
               you."  — "My dear, replied Eliz.Elizabeth the Turkeyis roasted, & it may just as well
               come in, as& stayin the Kitchen. Besides If it is cut, I ainm hopes my Fathermay be
               tempted to eat a bit, for it is rather afavourite dish."
Footnotes
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 - Originally 'his'?Back to context...
 - 2.
 - Again 'y' adapted to form a caret.Back to context...
 
