But you
must not be angry with her on my account.
Well, but, said he, I suppose she hardly asked you to dine with her; for
she came before dinner, I presume, if it was soon after you had received
my letter! No, sir, dine with my lady! no, indeed! Why, she would make
me wait at table upon her, with her woman, because she would not expose
herself and me before the men-servants; which you know, sir, was very
good of her ladyship.
Well, said he, but did you wait upon her? Would you have had me, sir?
said I.--Only, Pamela, replied he, if you did, and knew not what belonged
to your character, as my wife, I shall be very angry with you. Sir, said
I, I did not, but refused it, out of consideration to the dignity you
have raised me to; else, sir, I could have waited on my knees upon your
sister.
Now, said he, you confirm my opinion of your prudence and judgment. She
is an insolent woman, and shall dearly repent it. But, sir, she is to be
excused, because she won't believe I am indeed married; so don't be too
angry at her ladyship.
He said, Ladies, pray don't let us keep you from the company; I'll only
ask a question or two more, and attend you. Said Lady Jones, I so much
long to hear this story of poor madam's persecution, that, if it was not
improper, I should be glad to stay.
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