A Voyage of Consolation

him wild with contrition without compromising my dignity; and when I suggested the difficulty of tampering with the Atlantic cable in mid-ocean without a diving machi

umstances, would our immediate union have affected the motion in the slightest degree. But although I presented these considerations to momma many times a day, she adhered so persistently to the idea of promoting a happy reunion that I was obliged to keep a very careful eye on the possibility of surreptitious messages from Liv

rved criticism that vastly impressed the waiters, acquiescing in strawberry jam for breakfast, for example, in a manner which said that, although this might be to him a new and complex custom, he was acquainted with Chicago ones much more recondite. His air was superior, but modestly so, and if he said no

moments of terrible indecision as to how to do her hair, and I am certain it was not a matter of indifference to her that she should make a good impression upon the head butler. Also, she hesitated about examining the mounted Guardsman on duty at Whitehall, preferring to walk past with a casual glanc

, or introduce poppa to the House of Lords, and watch the effect. I am sure, from what I know of my parents, that the effect would have been crisp. But we decided that six weeks was not too much to give to the Continent, also that an opportunity, six weeks long, of absorbing Europe is not likely to occur twice in the a

o put in the time, it seemed to momma as i

ry weird. See that poppa doesn't forget to take off his hat in the body of the church, but he might put it on in the Whispering Gallery, where it is sure to be draughty. And remember tha

sent to represent him at the other people's fu

was presented to the Duke by a grateful nation after his demise

d no suspicion of being humorous, I said nothing. The

tary man is going to make the surroundings any more cheerful. Now, my idea is that when time is limited you've got to let some things go. I'd let the historical go every time. I'd let

parts of the West Central district, and privately sympathised with this view, though I felt compelled to l

various tragedies that have been enacted there. You, daughter, might go and bring us those impressions from St. Paul's, while I will content myself with observing the manners of the British chambermaid. So far,

take it in, till your back gives out, every day we're here. But I consider that we've got the article in very good shape in our little town over there i

to steel yourself a

en to it-Bramley said: 'Your time is limited, you can't see everything. Very well. See the unique. Keep that in mind,' he s

ert Memorial. Especially the Albert Memorial. That was a man who played second fiddle to his wife, and enjoyed it, all his life lon

ould be much better

ut in, "that if momma

ely to be in London. Now the Unattainable Elsewhere, for that town, is gentlemen's suitings. For style, price, and quality of goods the

d ascertaining the condition of her hair,

bitrary in England, and I have certainly known the Senator suddenly reduced to great destitution through it, but Ame

to get this measure through by a unanimous vote. It will save compl

one, but this was important. She put her gloves on as she spoke, and her mann

repute, and presently the hansom drew up before it, in Piccad

id poppa through the ro

d resentful manner, pointed

dress as was gi

," said poppa sternly. "I'm looking for

brass plite on the door, sir. I

eased, but his tone w

was flanked on one side by the offices of a house a

t the premises," said poppa, "except h

ed momma, "it's hi

ally as we've got no proper introduction. Driver, that

oof at once, like young birds, and we

a tyler, not on 'is privit residence, sir. I think you'll fin

No, I don't think Marcus will do for me. I'm not confiding enoug

man that'll turn you out as 'andsome

bout a three-and-sixpe

r, all o

ving where I come from under a dollar; but we've only got about twenty-fo

es along slowly,

a shop, do you see? And a good-sized window, with waxwork figur

ty. "Right you are, sir," he said, and shut down the door in a

us; while, outside, the cabman passed in critical review half the gentleman's outfitters in London. It was momma who finally brought him to

rave step and a great deal of deportment. I fancy he looked at momma and me with slight surprise; then, with his hands cal

ma, "to look at gen

embarrassed way only affected in the very best class of establ

," said momma, with

't got any use for a Court suit, because where I live we haven't got any use for Courts. My idea would be something aristocratic in

s, sir, or is it evening dress, or bot

step this way

oat then, sir, would it not? And trous

ied. "Something I could wear

ntleman's outfitter to smile,

e is something that is being a good

thank you," said mo

u would prefer this, sir. M

ike that invisible line. But it's rather too woolly. I'm afra

ave anything to do with. "It's the nap. And as to the appearance of these goods"-he smiled slightly-"well, we put our reputa

prefer it. Woul

g in a smooth finish, and loo

mption of intelligent interest. "Were you thinking of

mething like a spasm. Knowing that if there's one thing in the world momma hates it's the exhibition

an shoulder, sir? Most of

be more of a novelty on me. You see

indeed

tailors might be e

e than half an inch in both cases, sir, but it does make a difference. Now, with reference

demanded

e nouveau?"

Prince certainly has worn it th

r to Wales?"

o to speak, about such things, so when he takes up a style we generally count on its lasting at least throu

"that braid would make

or, considering the matter. With h

r me. We're both men in public positions, but I've go