Who else is to join your expedition?' 'I don't know. Yes, I do, though! We'll take Fanny and young Grayshott!' She smiled, but said: 'You should invite Lavinia too.' 'Oliver wouldn't agree with you. Nor do I. There will be no room in the carriage for a fifth person.' 'She could take my place. Or even Mrs Grayshott. She would enjoy the drive.' 'She would find it too fatiguing. Can't you think of anyone else to take your place?' 'Yes, Lady Weaverham!' she said instantly, a gurgle of merriment in her throat. 'No, I think, if I must find a substitute for you, I shall invite your sister's bosom-bow – what's her name? Buttertub? Tallow-faced female, with rabbit's teeth.' 'Laura Butterbank!' said Abby, in a failing voice. 'Odious, creature that you are!
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