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In pursuance of this notable resolution, the services of the mottled-faced gentleman and of two other very fat coachmen selected by Mr.
Weller's tops were newly cleaned, and his dress was arranged with peculiar care; the mottled-faced gentleman wore at his button-hole a full-sized dahlia with several leaves; and the coats of his two friends were adorned with nosegays of laurel and other evergreens.
'I maintain that that 'ere song's personal to the cloth, said the mottled-faced gentleman, interrupting it at this point. 'I demand the name o' that coachman. 'Nobody know'd, replied Sam. 'He hadn't got his card in his pocket. 'I object to the introduction o' politics, said the mottled-faced gentleman.
Saying this, the mottled-faced gentleman rose, as did the other gentlemen. In one instant, the mottled-faced gentleman depressed his hand again, and every glass was set down empty. It is impossible to describe the thrilling effect produced by this striking ceremony. At once dignified, solemn, and impressive, it combined every element of grandeur. 'Well, gentlemen, said Mr.
'Has vispered to me, resumed his father, 'that it vould be better to dewote the liquor to vishin' you success and prosperity, and thankin' you for the manner in which you've brought this here business through. Here's your health, sir. 'Hold hard there, interposed the mottled-faced gentleman, with sudden energy; 'your eyes on me, gen'l'm'n!
As the mottled-faced gentleman spoke with great energy and determination, and as the opinions of the company seemed divided on the subject, it threatened to give rise to fresh altercation, when Mr. Weller and Mr. Pell most opportunely arrived. 'All right, Sammy, said Mr. Weller. 'The officer will be here at four o'clock, said Mr. Pell. 'I suppose you won't run away meanwhile, eh? Ha! ha!
'She wos a wery fine 'ooman, sir, ven I first know'd her. She wos a widder, sir, at that time. 'Now, it's curious, said Pell, looking round with a sorrowful smile; 'Mrs. Pell was a widow. 'That's very extraordinary, said the mottled-faced man. 'Well, it is a curious coincidence, said Pell. 'Not at all, gruffly remarked the elder Mr. Weller. 'More widders is married than single wimin.
Some little commotion was occasioned in Fleet Street, by the pleasantry of the eight gentlemen in the flank, who persevered in walking four abreast; it was also found necessary to leave the mottled-faced gentleman behind, to fight a ticket-porter, it being arranged that his friends should call for him as they came back. Nothing but these little incidents occurred on the way.
Weller, drawing back a pace or two, pursing up his mouth, and extending his eyebrows. 'Pell? said Sam. Mr. Weller shook his head, and his red cheeks expanded with the laughter that was endeavouring to find a vent. 'Mottled-faced man, p'raps? asked Sam. Again Mr. Weller shook his head. 'Who then?'asked Sam. 'Your mother-in-law, said Mr.
The obvious suggestion was, that the mottled-faced gentleman, being anxious for a song, should sing it himself; but this the mottled-faced gentleman sturdily, and somewhat offensively, declined to do. Upon which, as is not unusual in such cases, a rather angry colloquy ensued. 'Gentlemen, said the coach-horser, 'rather than disturb the harmony of this delightful occasion, perhaps Mr.
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