“Dear Sir,—I send this speedily after the heels of Cooper (O! the dainty expression) to say that Mary is obliged to stay at home on Sunday to receive a female friend, from whom I am equally glad to escape. So that we shall be by ourselves. I write, because it may make some difference in your marketting, &c.
| PLOT OF ANTONIO. | 37 |
“I am sorry to put you to the expense of twopence postage. But I calculate thus: if Mary comes she will
| eat Beef 2 plates, | 4d. | |
| Batter Pudding 1 do. | 2d. | |
| Beer, a pint, | 2d. | |
| Wine, 3 glasses, | 11d. | I drink no wine! |
| Chesnuts, after dinner, | 2d. | |
| Tea and supper at moderate calculation, | 9d. | |
| ——— | ||
| 2s. 6d. | ||
| From which deduct | 2d. | postage |
| ——— | ||
| 2s. 4d. |
You are a clear gainer by her not coming.
