in which Mr. Perry and Mr. Woodhouse agree that Mr. Woodhouse should be thought to have the final word, and his own way.

Mr. Woodhouse: "I believe that wedding cake is far too rich to be considered wholesome. Do not you agree, Mr. Perry?

Mr. Perry: Well, Mr. Woodhouse, I would not call it unwholesome. Festive occasions are oftentimes made more festive by such nicities. However, as with most rich foods, I would say that moderation is always a sensible precaution.

Mr. Woodhouse: Wedding cake very much disagrees with me, sir. Do you believe that it could do anything less than disagree with people in general?

Mr. Perry: It might certainly disagree with more people than yourself, sir, even if there are those to whom it might be considered to do no harm. I would never suggest that it be taken by anyone with whom it disagrees, such as yourself.

Mr. Woodhouse: Just so, sir. I wonder that Miss Taylor thinks it necessary to have it at all.