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The letter concluded by advising Puffington to stick to the Beaufort
Justice blood, for there was nothing in the world like it. And now, having
got both our friends booked for visits, we must yield precedence to the
nobleman, and accompany him to Jawleyford Court.
[Illustration: LORD SCAMPERDALE AS HE APPEARED IN HIS 'SWELL' CLOTHES]
CHAPTER XXXV
LORD SCAMPERDALE AT JAWLEYFORD COURT
Although we have hitherto depicted Lord Scamperdale either in his great
uncouth hunting-clothes or in the flare-up red and yellow Stunner tartan,
it must not be supposed that he had not fine clothes when he chose to wear
them, only he wanted to save them, as he said, to be married in. That he
had fine ones, indeed, was evident from the rig-out he lent Jack when that
worthy went to Jawleyford Court, and, in addition to those which were of
the evening order, he had an uncommonly smart Stultz frock-coat, with a
velvet collar, facings, and cuffs, and a silk lining. Though so rough and
ready among the men, he was quite the dandy among the ladies, and was as
anxious about his appearance as a girl of sixteen.
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