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."
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