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he continued , still addressing Wilton . `` My name , sir , '' replied the other , slightly colouring at such an abrupt demand , `` is Wilton Brown . '' `` Then , Wilton , I am very glad to see you , '' replied the other , holding out his hand -- `` you are the very person I wanted to see ; for it so happens , that my wise , prudent , and statesmanlike friend , the Earl of Sunbury , having far greater confidence in the security of my noddle than has my worthy parent here , has entrusted to me for your behoof one long letter , and innumerable long messages , together with a strong recommendation to you , to take me to your bosom , and cherish me as any old man would do his grandson ; namely , with the most doting , short-sighted , and depraving affection , which can be shown towards a wayward , whimsical , tiresome , capricious boy ; and now , if you do n't like my own account of myself , or the specimen you have had this morning , you had better lay down your pen , and come and take a walk with me , in order to shake off your dislike ; for it must be shaken off , and the sooner it is done the better . '' The Earl 's brow had by this time gathered into a very ominous sort of frown , and he informed his son in a stern tone , that his clerk , Mr. Brown , was engaged in business of importance , and would not be free from it , he feared , till three o'clock . `` Well , my lord , I will even go and sleep till three , '' replied the young man . `` At that hour , Mr. Brown , I will come and seek you . I have an immensity to say to you , all about nothing in the world , and therefore it is absolutely necessary that I should disgorge myself as soon as possible . ''