Quote by Lord Chesterfield
Lord Tyrawley and I have been dead these two years, but we don't choose to have it known.
Summary
This quote suggests that Lord Tyrawley and the speaker (presumably the author) have passed away but have decided to keep it a secret or undisclosed to others. It conveys the idea that they prefer to maintain some semblance of an ongoing existence, either due to personal reasons or perhaps for the sake of their reputations or legacies. The quote might also reflect the human desire to linger or exist in some way beyond mortality.