Name that book ..

[Ben Schenk]

Name the book that opens with the following:

"I am obliged to begin this story with a brief account of the Hampton family, because it is necessary to emphasize the fact once and for all that the Hamptons were very grand as well as very rich."

[woofgang]

A please and thank you wouldn't go amiss you know!

[BigMac]

I agree with woofgang.
But in a fit of seasonal spirit, can I suggest you try looking here:
http://books.google.co.uk/books

[Ben Schenk]

No wish to offend anyone. Least of all woofgang. Just quoted the question. being new to the site is no excuse for showing an churlish approach to common courtesy. I have learned an important woa.

[Ben Schenk]

BigMac that link worked great. Thanks for the seasonal spirit. Cheers Ben