"Well, said he as he came in, have not I been veryquick? I never hurried so much in my Life before."

"In that case you certainly have, replied Kitty,for all Merit you know is comparative."

"Oh! I knew you would be delighted with me formaking so must haste —. But come, the Carriageis ready; so, do not keep me waiting." And so say::ing he took her by the hand, & led^^her out of the room.

"Why, my dear Cousin, said he when they wereseated, this will be a most agreable surprize to every body to see you enter the room with sucha smart young Fellow Ias¹ I am — I hope your Aunt wo'nt be alarmed."

"[.]To² tell you the truth, replied Kitty, I think the best way to prevent it, will be to send for her,or your Mother before we go into the room, especi::ally as you are a perfect stranger, & must of coursebe introduced to M^r & M^rs Dudley —"

"Oh! Nonsense, said he; I did not expect you tostand upon such Ceremony; Our acquaintance witheach other renders all such Prudery, ridiculous;