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soldier is not a person to be consulted in these matters.

Har. It was not, altogether, of these matters I meant to speak—But, perhaps, we had better put it off for the present.

Col. No, no!

Har. Perhaps, we had better walk out a little way; we may talk with less restraint as we go.

Col. No, no, there are a thousand impertinent people about. Sit down again, and let me hear every thing you wish to say.

''Har. (Pausing, hesitating, and much embarrassed.) There are certain attachments in which a man's heart may be so deeply interested—I would say so very—or rather I should say so strangely engaged, that—(hesitates and pauses.)''

Col. O, here it is! I understand it now. But pray dont be so foolish about it, Harwood! You are in love?

''Har. (Appearing relieved.)'' I thank your quickness, my dear Colonel, I fear it is somewhat so with me.

Col. And whence your fear? Not from the lady's cruelty?

Har. No, there is another bar in my way, which does, perhaps, too much depress my hopes of happiness.

Col. You have not been prudent enough to fall in love with an heiress?

Har. No, my dear sir, I have not.

Col. That is a great mistake, to be sure,