ill-caressed

Updated: May 10, 2025

My friend, entasselled with bright Betty, sooner felt remorse at the spectacle of his little child so ill-caressed, and beckoned me away; but he had shown his gold, and could better be spared than reckless I. You know the cool, deep game, dear Pat. Hala ha!

George Alfred Townsend - The Entailed Hat: Or, Patty Cannon's Times