Brother of Arthur, and husband of Sir Alured Wharton's daughter Sarah. "...He was warm-hearted, sharp-witted, and, though perhaps a little self-opinionated, considered throughout the country to he one of the most prudent in it" (1:16:267). Prime Min. 15-17, 33, 36, 69-70
Consolation from the world's deceit is very common. Mothers obtain it from their children, and men from their dogs. Some men even do so from their walking-sticks, which is just as rational.
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