Inhaltsangabe
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1830. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER VI. Jest and youthful jollity, » With mask and antique pageantry. L'allegro. When the family assembled on Tuesday morning, Jasper appeared as steward of-the day; but having finished his breakfast, he took off the collar, at which Helen surprised, asked him what he meant. 'I mean,' replied he, that I cannot make myself a spectacle to please you girls. I will comply in other respects, but as to sporting this thing!--upon my word you must excuse me. The staff, I have no objection to,' and placing it under his arm with a knowing beaulike air, he bowed to Helen--' Your most obedient, humble servant Miss Helen, in all things--but the collar.' 'Uncle,' said she, appealing to Mr Philips, 'is that right? It is a breach of our rules--' Then it certainly is not right,' replied he. Jasper should conform as well as the rest.' 'There sir,' cried she,' you hear what uncle says--' Why father,' said Jasper, in a tone of remonstrance, 'I am going down to the village--' 'That indeed,' said Mr Philips, 'alters the case. We may indulge ourselves at home, and with our intimates, in little devices to promote innocent amusement; but we should avoid what might be considered affectation or a display of superior refinement. That which is harmless, even improving, if judiciously managed, may otherwise become fantastic, and absurd. Jasper is right, Helen--you must excuse the collar. I dare say he will not be the less devoted to the interests of the order, because for a while he lays aside its symbol.' Helen assented, and the matter was amicably settled. 'And now ladies and gentlemen,' said Jasper, 'have the goodness to expect nothing from me, till the evening, when J shall consider myself your devoted.' Though it was as vain as impertinent to conjecture in what way th...
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