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about not an hundred yards from the browof the Cliff, which was a steep, but notvery lofty Cliff — and the nearest to it, of every Building, excepting oneshort row of smart--looking Houses, called the Terrace, with a broad walk in front, aspiring to bethe Mall of the Place. In this row werethe best Milliner's shop & the Librarya little a small space detached from it, the Hotel& Billiard room — Here began the Descentto the Beach, &to the Bathing Machines — & this was therefore the favourite spot for Beauty & Fashion. — At Trafalgar House, rising at a little distance behind the Terrace, The Travellors were safely set down, & allwas happineſs & Joy between Papa & Mama &their Children; while Charlotte having receivedpoſseſsion of her apartment, found amusementenough in standing at her ample, venetian window, & looking over the miscellaneous foreground of un::finished Buildings, waving Linen, & topsof Houses, to the Sea, dancing & sparklingin sun shine & Freshneſs. under a Sunshiny Breeze.

Chapter 5.


When they met before dinner, Mr . P.Parkerwas looking over Letters. —"Not a Linefrom Sidney! – said he. — He is an idlefellow. – I sent him an account of my

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