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During the time that Sir Patrick had his estate in his own management, he used to set up a great deal of hospitality, and keep as many as he could at his table. He was always glad to have company, especially from the neighbouring gentry; and he used to make a joke of every thing that was serious. He had a great deal of humour in his way; but it was the humour of a man who could not reason, but laughed at what he did not understand.