"Well, my dear, I did not a.s.sert that it was. I only asked."
"Well, then, if you only asked for information, De Benyon, I will tell you that it is not too low, and I think you will acknowledge that on this point my opinion ought to be decisive; for, if I have no other merit, I have at least the merit of being the best-dressed woman in London."
"Verily thou persuadest me, Susannah," replied I.
"Now, De Benyon, hold your tongue."
Like a well-disciplined husband, I bowed, and said no more. And now, having no more to say, I shall also make my bow to my readers, and bid them farewell.