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Updated: May 26, 2025
"Upon my faith, Mr Newland, but you have a singular species of madness; you first attack Lord Windermear, then a bishop, and, to crown all, you attack a dowager peeress. I must acknowledge, that if you do not find out your parents, it will not be for want of inquiry. Altogether, you are a most singular character; your history is most singular, and your good fortune is equally so.
I sealed up the papers, dressed myself, and went to dinner; and after the cloth was removed, Lord Windermear, first rising and turning the key in the door, said to me, in a low voice, "You have read the papers, and what those, nearly as much interested as you are in this lamentable business, have decided upon. Tell me, what is your opinion?"
Well, it's a sad world," muttered the lawyer as he broke open the letter of Lord Windermear. I made no reply, but watched his countenance, which changed to that of an expression of surprise.
I was satisfied, and then casually asked him if he had written to Lord Windermear to inform him of his arrival. "No," replied he; "I shall write to-morrow." He soon after retired to his own apartment, and I rang for Timothy. "Good heavens, sir!" cried Timothy, "what is all this and what are you about? I am frightened out of my wits. Why, sir, our money will not last two months."
Leaving Timothy to go his way, I walked to the house at Lincoln's Inn, which I had before entered upon the memorable occasion of the papers of Estcourt. As before, I rang the bell, the door swang open, and I was once more in the presence of Mr Masterton. "I have a letter, sir," said I, bowing, and presenting the letter from Lord Windermear. The old gentleman peered at me through his spectacles.
He told me that from Mr Masterton he had learnt that Lady de Clare and Fleta had called upon him very much afflicted with the contents of my letter that Lord Windermear also had been very much vexed and annoyed that Mr Masterton had advised him to obtain another situation as a valet, which he had refused, and, at the same time, told him his intention of searching for me.
"Indeed, sir," replied I, laughing; "I must apologise to you for my father's conduct." "Never mind, Japhet; I don't care about a trifle; but why don't you ask after your friends?" "I have longed so to do, sir," replied I. "Lord Windermear " "Is quite well, and will be most happy to see you." "Lady de Clare, and her daughter "
Now he lives upon the world; which, as Shakspeare says, is his oyster; and he has wit and sharpness enough to open it. Moreover, he has some chance of falling into a peerage; that prospect, and his amusing qualities, added to his being the most fashionable man about town, keeps his head above water. I believe Lord Windermear, who is his cousin, very often helps him."
I return you a thousand thanks for your kind expressions and good will; but I cannot, at present, avail myself of them. I beg your lordship's pardon, but did you ever meet the lady with the ear-rings?" Lord Windermear smiled.
The major was rather curious to know what it was which appeared to flurry Lord Windermear, and what had passed between us. I told him that his lordship was displeased on money matters, but that all was right, only that I must be more careful for the future. "Indeed, major, I think I shall take lodgings. I shall be more comfortable, and better able to receive my friends."
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