It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single dog in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife; and Benedict Bowserton is, by all accounts, the most handsome catch in the parish. He is perfectly equipped for a turn about the shrubbery, being dressed in his outdoor coat of deep blue felt. Beneath this sober exterior, he sports a luxurious burgundy and gold brocade vest, paired with a lace cravat which cannot fail to command the admiration of every lady of sense. To complete an ensemble so entirely suited to a gentleman of consequence, he wears upon his head a most elegant top hat, while his trousers and brown boots—though composed of a modest felt—are fashioned with such superior taste as to render him the envy of every squire in the county.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single dog in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife; and Benedict Bowserton is, by all accounts, the most handsome catch in the parish. He is perfectly equipped for a turn about the shrubbery, being dressed in his outdoor coat of deep blue felt. Beneath this sober exterior, he sports a luxurious burgundy and gold brocade vest, paired with a lace cravat which cannot fail to command the admiration of every lady of sense. To complete an ensemble so entirely suited to a gentleman of consequence, he wears upon his head a most elegant top hat, while his trousers and brown boots—though composed of a modest felt—are fashioned with such superior taste as to render him the envy of every squire in the county.
