Mr Listless assures me that people do not kill
themselves for love now-a-days, though it is still the fashion to
talk about it. I shall, in a very short time, change my name and
situation, and shall always be happy to see you in Berkeley
Square, when, to the unalterable designation of your affectionate
cousin, I shall subjoin the signature of
MARIONETTA LISTLESS
Scythrop tore both the letters to atoms, and railed in good set terms
against the fickleness of women.
'Calm yourself, my dear Scythrop,' said Mr Glowry; 'there are yet
maidens in England.'
'Very true, sir,' said Scythrop.
'And the next time,' said Mr Glowry, 'have but one string to your
bow.'
'Very good advice, sir,' said Scythrop.
'And, besides,' said Mr Glowry, 'the fatal time is past, for it is now
almost eight.'
'Then that villain, Raven,' said Scythrop, 'deceived me when he said
that the clock was too fast; but, as you observe very justly, the time
has gone by, and I have just reflected that these repeated crosses in
love qualify me to take a very advanced degree in misanthropy; and
there is, therefore, good hope that I may make a figure in the world.
But I shall ring for the rascal Raven, and admonish him.'
Raven appeared.
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