I must say, Graystone, you are surviving married life very nicely." Peter helped himself to claret from the decanter that had been set out in the library." Thank you, Sheldrake. I flatter myself that not every man could survive being married to Augusta.

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I must say, Graystone, you are surviving married life very nicely." Peter helped himself to claret from the decanter that had been set out in the library."Thank you, Sheldrake. I flatter myself that not every man could survive being married to Augusta. When he said 'Graystone', he was referring to a person of great strength and endurance. He was complimenting the strength of his wife and not criticizing her beauty or attractiveness. 'Sheldrake' is a very old name for a man who is considered very wise and intelligent.

Source: Rendezvous

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