The Humour of Homer and Other EssaysButler, Samuel
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The Humour of Homer and Other Essays
Butler, Samuel
Essays; Greek wit and humor -- History and criticism; Homer -- Humor
"I am Happy to Say We are Both Quite Well and I am Glad no hear
you are Both Quite Well
"MRS NEWTON."
This seems to have made the nieces propose to pay a visit to their
aunt, perhaps to try and relieve the monopoly of her existence and
cheer her up a little. In their letter, doubtless, the dog motive
is introduced that is so finely developed presently by Mrs. Newton.
I should like to have been able to give the theme as enounced by the
nieces themselves, but their letters are not before me. Mrs. Newton
writes:--
"MY DEAR GIRLS,--Your Aunt receiv your Letter your Aunt will Be
vary glad to see you as it quite a greeable if it tis to you and
Shee is Quite Willing to Eair the beds and the Rooms if you Like
to Trust to hir and the Servantes; if not I may Go up there as
you Wish. My Sister Sleeps in the Best Room as she allways Did
and the Coock in the garret and you Can have the Rooms the same
as you allways Did as your Aunt Donte set in the Parlour She
Continlery Sets in the Ciching. your Aunt says she Cannot Part
from the dog know hows and She Says he will not hurt you for he
is Like a Child and I can safeley say My Self he wonte hurt you
as She Cannot Sleep in the Room With out him as he allWay Sleep
in the Same Room as She Dose. your Aunt is agreeable to Git in
What Coles and Wood you Wish for I am know happy to say your Aunt
is in as Good health as ever She Was and She is happy to hear you
are Both Well your Aunt Wishes for Ancer By Return of Post."
The nieces replied that their aunt must choose between the dog and
them, and Mrs. Newton sends a second letter which brings her
development to a climax. It runs:--
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