"Why I think Miſs Maria you are not quiteso smart as you maywere¹ last night – But I didnot come to examine your dreſs, but to tell you that you may dine with us the day af::ter tomorrow —Not tomorrow, remember, do not come tomorrow, for we expect Lord and LadyClermont & Sir Thomas Stanley's family   There will be no occasion for your being veryfine for I shant send the Carriage — If itrains you may take an umbrella —" I could hardly help laughing at hearing her giveme leave to keep myself dry — "And prayremember to be in time, for I shant wait –I hate my Victuals over-done –But you neednot come before² the³ time –How does your Motherdo –? She is at dinner is not she? " "Yes Ma'am we were in the middle of dinnerwhen your Ladyship came." "I am afraidyou find it very cold Maria." said Fanny.Ellen.