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A Memoir of the Reverend Sydney Smith
Letters 1842
Sydney Smith to Georgiana Vernon Harcourt [Malcolm], 16 July 1842
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Chapter III
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Chapter VI
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Combe Florey, July 16th, 1842.
My dear Georgiana,

We had a very unpleasant journey home, from the tossing and heaving of our own carriage, in which we remained, instead of going into one of the great carriage-cottages. The next time we shall try the other plan.

Many thanks for your kindness and hospitality. I was a little damaged by that handsome sister of Mrs. ——: such a fine figure, and such a beautiful and commanding countenance. I talked sensibly for ten minutes, without a single piece of foolishness,—just as a rational creature would have done. I liked Miss ——, but she was eclipsed by the new beauty, whom, if I were young and free, I think I should pursue even to the tabernacle, out-rant her preachers, and become her favourite pulpit-fool.

Combe Florey looked beautiful, and our parsonage the perfection of comfort. I have now put off my chrysalis wings, and assume the grub state. You re-
466MEMOIR OF THE REV. SYDNEY SMITH.
main, dear Georgiana, a chrysalis all the year round,—for there is very little difference between Bishopthorpe and Piccadilly, and none between Nuneham and Grosvenor-square.

I have put off all the catalogue of domestic evils till Monday;—sick cows, lame horses, frail females, mischievous boys, and small felonies!

Your sincere and affectionate friend,
Sydney Smith.