He was happy. It is true that Margaret's mother was not, as it were, wrapped up in him. She exhibited none of that effervescent joy at his appearance which we like to see in our mothers-in-law elect. On the contrary, she generally cried bitterly whenever she saw him, and at the end of ten minuets was apt to retire sobbing to her room, where she remained in a state of semi-coma till an advanced hour.
(from Archibald's Benefit, by Sir Pelham Wodehouse)
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