The earl took me out: but we had hardly done, when, asking pardon for
disgracing me, as he too modestly expressed himself; he, and all but my
cousins and Emily, called out for Sir Charles to dance with me.
I was abashed at the general voice calling upon us both: but it was
obeyed.
He deserved all the praises that Miss Gran--Lady G----, I would say,
gave him in her letter to me.
Lord bless me, my dear, this man is every thing! But his conversation
has ever been among the politest people of different nations.
Lord W---- wished himself able, from his gout, to take out Miss Jervois.
The bridegroom was called upon by Sir Charles: and he took out the good
girl, who danced very prettily. I fancied, that he chose to call out
Lord G---- rather than Mr. Beauchamp. He is the most delicate and
considerate of men.
Sir Charles was afterwards called upon by the bride herself: and she
danced then with a grace indeed! I was pleased that she could perform so
well at her own wedding.
Supper was not ready till twelve. Mr. Reeves's coach came about that
hour; but we got not away till two.
Perhaps the company would not have broke up so soon, had not the bride
been perverse, and refused to retire.
Was she not at home? she asked Lady L----, who was put upon urging her:
and should she leave her company?
She would make me retire with her.
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