Mr. Pendennis seeing there was a great party was for going home to his chambers to dress. Hm! says Mr. Bayham, dont see the necessity. What right-minded man looks at the exterior of his neighbour? He looks here, sir, and examines there, and Bayham tapped his forehead, which was expansive, and then his heart, which he considered to be in the right place.
What is this I hear about dressing? asks our host. Dine in your frock, my good friend, and welcome, if your dress-coat is in the country