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recollected that his Servant had got his white Gloves, & immediately ran out to fetch them.In the mean time Lady Greville the Dancing1 began& Lady Greville in paſsing to another roomwent exactly before me — She saw me & instantly stopping, said to me thoughthere were several people close to us,

"Hey day, Miſs Maria! What cannot you geta partner? Poor Young Lady! I am afraid yournew Gown was put on for nothing. But do not despair; perhaps you may get a hop beforethe Evening is over." So saying, she paſsed onwithout hearing my repeated aſsurance of being engaged, & leaving me very much pro==voked at being so exposed before every one –Mr Bernard however soon returned & by coming to me the moment he entered the room, andleading me to the Dancers my Character I hope was cleared from the imputation Lady Greville

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