\"The Bumblebroth\" by Patricia Wynn- Audition tape

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if there was a certain severity to the cut of his face, and something formidable about his tall stature, both of which gave him an air of authority. She could only approve them both had come from her. The only qualities he appeared to have got from his late father were his unfailing courtesy and his tendency to levity. The latter, of course, she deplored, for he often used it importing her wishes. Still, she mused, it was possible that an impersonal young lady might find something in it to admire. It was time Lady Westbury had decided to take a hand in managing her son's affairs. It was all very well for a young gentleman to have several years upon the town. But after a reasonable period it was his duty to stop enjoying himself, and to think of his family instead. In this Lady Westbury was perfectly willing to help since now. It appeared that in doing so she could kill two birds with one stone. It is good. You are. Come home just now, William! She said to him in pretentious accents. Lord Westbury peered over his newspaper with a wary expression. My dearest mama? He said, at thin veil of warning slipping over his eyes. Such warmth overwhelms me! If I were a suspicious person. However, I dare say I should be alarmed by such a spontaneous burst of affection. Nonsense! Rising to the bait, Lady Westbury picked up her stitching again, and applied herself to it with force. You say that to tease me! William! You know that I have always been most affectionate towards you not, but what you have often been unappreciated of the little attentions I've troubled to pay you. If I sometimes appear cold, it is merely a reflection of the dignity I feel to be, do a peer of the realm. You will undoubtedly thank me for my forbearance in these matters. One day, undoubtedly, said her son, Thank you for your time.