must otherwise be very dull. She is probably in bed by this time, which while she is so poorly, isthe best place for her you know Ma'am." The Ladywas going to give her aſsent to this opinion, whenthe Noise of voices on the stairs, and the footman'sopening the door as if for the entrance of Company, attracted the attention of every body in the room; andas it was in one of those Intervals between the Dances when every one seemed glad to sit down, M^rs Peterson had a most unfortunate opportunity ofseeing her Neice whom she had supposed in bed, oramusing herself as the height of gaity with abook, enter the room most elegantly dreſsed, witha smile on her Countenance, and a glow of mingled Chearfulneſs & Confusion on her Cheeks, attendedby a young Man uncommonly handsome, andwho without any of her Confusion, appeared tohave all her vivacity. M^rsPercival Peterson colouringwith anger & Astonishment, rose from her Seat, & Kitty walked eagerly towards her, impatient to account for what she saw appeared wonderful toevery body, and extremely offensive to her, whileCamilla on seeing her Brother ran instantly to: