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only wished it might be true, as it was very likely that she would be too late for any other part::ner — "But what in the name of wonder, can he have to say to me? Perhaps he is come torob the house –. he comes in stile at least; andit will be some consolation for our loſses to berobbed by a Gentleman in a chaise & 4 –. What Livery has his Servants?"

"Why that is the most wonderful thing about him Ma'am, for he has not a single servantwith him, and came with hack horses; But heis as handsome as a Prince for all that, and hasquite the look of one –. Do dear Ma'am, go down, forI am sure you will be delighted with him —"

"Well, I beleive I must go; but it is very odd!What can he have to say to me." Then givingone look at herself in the Glaſs, she walkedwith great impatience, tho'though trembling all the while from not knowing what to expect, down Stairs, and after pausing a moment at the doorto gather Courage for opening it, she resolutelyentered the room.

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