“talented” meant: could not hold a conversation but could hold a needle. “Very pretty (“If he did say so himself”) meant: the claimant was the only man in the room who said she was tolerable. “Quite eligible” meant: not officially… — Cherith Boardman Copy Share Image
“Would grace the court of St. James’” meant: “Take this wench off my hands and I will grovel at your feet and pay you… — Cherith Boardman Copy Share Image
“talented” meant: could not hold a conversation but could hold a needle. “Very pretty (“If he did say so himself”) meant: the claimant was… — Cherith Boardman Copy Share Image
