Thank you. I had no intention of delivering my letter at the present moment, nor have I. But strolling on to the Bank to kill time, and having the good fortune to observe at the window, towards which he languidly waved his hand, then slightly bowed, a lady of a very superior and agreeable appearance, I considered that I could not do better than take the liberty of asking that lady where Mr. Bounderby the Banker does live. Which I accordingly venture, with all suitable apologies, to do YOOX hk. The inattention and indolence of his manner were sufficiently relieved, to Mrs. Sparsits thinking, by a certain gallantry at ease, which offered her homage too. Here he was, for instance, at this moment, all but sitting on the table, and yet lazily bending over her, as if he acknowledged an attraction in her that made her charming - in her way.Banks, I know, are always suspicious, and officially must be, said the stranger, whose lightness and smoothness of speech were pleasant likewise; suggesting matter far more sensible and humorous than it ever contained - which was perhaps a shrewd device of the founder of this numerous sect, whosoever may have been that great man YOOX hk. therefore I may observe that my letter - here it is - is from the member for this place - Gradgrind - whom I have had the pleasure of knowing in LondonMrs. Sparsit recognized the hand, intimated that such confirmation was quite unnecessary, and gave Mr. Bounderbys address, with all needful clues and directions in aid.Thousand thanks, said the stranger. Of course you know the Banker well?Yes, sir, rejoined Mrs. Sparsit. In my dependent relation towards him, I have known him ten years YOOX hk. Quite an eternity! I think he married Gradgrinds daughter?Yes, said Mrs. Sparsit, suddenly compressing her mouth, he had that - honour.The lady is quite a philosopher, I am told?Indeed, sir, said Mrs. Sparsit. Is she?Excuse my impertinent curiosity, pursued the stranger, fluttering over Mrs. Sparsits eyebrows, with a propitiatory air, but you know the family, and know the world. I am about to know , and may have much to do with them. Is the lady so very alarming? Her father gives her such a portentously hard-headed reputation, that I have a burning desire to know. Is she absolutely unapproachable? Repellently and stunningly clever? I see, by your meaning smile, you think not. You have poured balm into my anxious soul. As to age, now. Forty? Five and thirty?
