not look so grave Susan; you will makeme fear I have offended you!"

"Offended me! Dear Brother, how camesuch a thought in your head! (returned I)No really! I aſsure you that I am not inthe least surprised at your being so warman advocate for the Beauty of these Girls —"

"Well, but (interrupted William) rememberthat we have not yet concluded our disputeconcerning them!.¹ What fault do you findwith their complexions?²"

"They are so horridly pale."

"They have always a little colour, & afterany ex cerciseexercise³ it is considerably heightened."