The book Lady Anne Granard, Or, Keeping Up Appearances 1 was written by author L. E. L. (Letitia Elizabeth Landon), 1802-1838 Here you can read free online of Lady Anne Granard, Or, Keeping Up Appearances 1 book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Lady Anne Granard, Or, Keeping Up Appearances 1 a good or bad book?
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It was fated, however, that Lord Penrhyn was to court " Tired nature's (and temperfe) , sweet restorer, balmy sleep," in vain that night; for before he re- laxed himself into repose from his contemplation of the expence that marriage had brought on his de- voted head and purse, a loud rap came to the door, and Charles Penrhyn entered into the dinner- room. He had some business about which he wished to speak to his young relative, and on that account he roused himself up ; business which, with a...n Englishman, is predominant over even rest and digestion. *' And now,"" said Charles, the discussion being at an end, " will you let me speak a little on my own business ?" " Your business!*" exclaimed Lord Penrhyn ; ** what possible business can you have .'*" ** Why, not much at present," returned the other; " and that is the very cause of my speaking. I wish to have more. The fact is, I want something to do. LADY ANNE GRANARD. 117 I feel every day, more and more, that I am wasting my time, and whatever abihty I may chance to possess." *' Do you find the last mentioned commodity get much in your way?" asked Lord Penrhyn, with a civil sneer.
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