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'No, I never was at one before, replies Robert. And though last not least, here's Facey Romford, with his arm in a sling, on Mr. Hobler, come to look after that sivin-p'und-ten, which we wish he may get. Hark! there's a row below the stand, and Viney is seen in a state of excitement inquiring for Mr. Washball.
How gratefully Sponge's inquiry if he knew Mr. Romford fell on his ear, as they sat moodily together after dinner over some very low-priced port. Know Charley Romford Facey, as they call him. Gilroy, of Queercove Hill. 'Just so, rejoined Sponge, 'just so; that's the man stout, square-built fellow, with backward-growing whiskers. I'm going to stay with him to shoot at old Gil's.
They had kept away from this coast for years, that is to say, as long as the father lived. John Miles was cross-examined by Mr. Romford, but without effect. This testimony bore fatally upon the prisoner's cause the silence of consternation reigned through the crowd.
Not that the business don't pay pretty tidy; I don't complain of that; but I should ha' liked a public at Chelmsford, or Brentwood, or Romford, or some place where there's a bit of life in the streets; and I might have had it," he added, discontentedly, "if folks hadn't been so precious stingy."
He's dressed up thinking to have a bit of fun with us, and has come out, forgetting to put any money or his latchkey in his pocket. His landlady may have gone to Romford or may not. In any case, he would have to knock at the door and enter into explanations. What does he suggest the loan of a sovereign?" "The loan of two," replied Jack Herring. "To buy himself a suit of clothes.
He spent every shilling he had in contesting Romford three times running, and three times running he got in. Then they made him Vice-Comptroller of the Granaries, and I'm shot if he didn't get spilt at Romford on standing for his re-election!" "And what became of him?" "God knows. I think I heard that he married an old woman and settled down somewhere. I know he never came up again.
'Bravo! exclaimed Sponge, thinking he had lit on his legs, and might snap his fingers at Jog and his hints. He'd take the high hand, and give Jog up. 'I'm your man! said Sponge, in high glee. 'When will you come? asked Romford. 'To-morrow! replied Sponge firmly. 'So be it, rejoined his proffered host; and, with another hearty swing of the arm, the newly made friends parted.
The words, however, which he uttered would not take the guise of indifferent observations, but fell flatly on their ears, and at the same time solemnly, as though spoken with the sole purpose of creating sound. "I hope you have been enjoying yourself at Birmingham," said Mrs. Furnival. "Enjoyed myself! I did not exactly go there for enjoyment." "Or at Romford, where you were before?"
For example, they write an article to show how astrology has absolutely died out in England. A day afterwards you get a letter from some old gentleman in Saffron Walden or Peckham Rye or Romford, informing you that in his small town, or suburban district, "there are ten practising astrologers, not to mention various magicians who do a little astrology in their odd moments."
Fenton had long nails and knew how to use them. Lavinia was horrified. Throwing her arms round the honest creature's neck she kissed her again and again. Then she exclaimed despairingly: "What am I do to do to-night? I dursn't stay here." "I'm not so sure about that. I'm thinking it can be managed. Your mother's gone to Marybone Gardens with Dawson, the Romford cattle dealer.
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