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This novel's protagonist is irked when his prospective bride is described as a "dainty rogue of porcelain" by Mrs. Mountstuart, and that protagonist's virtues are summed up by the notion that he has "leg." Â This novel's title is explained when the protagonist tells the story of a man who bemoans his wife's illness because he may never find such an equal servant. Â The main character of this novel travels extensively after he is dumped by (*) Constantia Durham, and that man would prefer Crossjay become a gentleman as opposed to Vernon Whitford, who thinks that Crossjay would be suited for the navy. Â Clara Middleton gets out of her marriage to the title character, who settles for a loveless marriage with Laetitia Dale. Â For 10 points, name this novel about Willoughby Patterne by George Meredith.
This novel's protagonist is irked when his prospective bride is described as a "dainty rogue of porcelain" by Mrs. Mountstuart, and that protagonist's virtues are summed up by the notion that he has "leg."
The Egoist