Benjamin Disraeli

“ At this moment a servant entered and delivered a note to Lady Marney, who read it with an ironical smile. It was from Lady St Julians, and ran thus:—
"Most confidential. "My dearest Lady Marney, "It is a false report: he is ill, but not dangerously; the hay fever; he always has it; nothing more: I will tell my authority when we meet; I dare not write it. It will satisfy you. I am going on with my quadrille. "Most affectionately yours, "A. St J." "Poor woman! she is always wrong," said Lady Marney throwing the note to Egremont. ”

“ I have no doubt you are right: you always are: I know he had the hay fever last year. How fortunate for your quadrille, and how charming it will be! Let me know if you hear anything further from your unmentionable quarter. ”