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206 bill was made out and presented to her husband; at first she denied all knowledge of the matter, but on the clerk coming forward and declaring he had seen her take the things, she was very glad to acknowledge the debt, and get off with that.

Among other scenes in high life, I will give you a few from the Burnet House, where you will find all ranks and denominations, doctors, lawyers and merchants, and, if you please, not wholesale merchants either.

After toiling through the city from eight until twelve, I started for the Burnet House, where I had seven or eight customers. Being a little behind time, I met a lady's maid who said: "Iangy, I would not for two month's wages you had not come just at this time. I have often told you that several of the ladies in the house did not like you, and yon always insisted I was mistaken; come with me, the little room that leads to the parlor is open, and you will hear all they say."

Not believing what she told me, as I had always found these ladies warm friends, I went with her to the little room, and having taken a seat near to the door opening into the parlor, found I could easily hear all they said. One of the ladies defended me; the others said I was pert and proud, and knew too much, that I put on too many airs, besides many other things. Mrs. S. who had defended me, after they had talked of me in this manner for some time, interrupted their conversation, saying:

"Come, let us talk about something else, for I expect her every moment. How did you like the spiritual rappers last night?" Mrs. liked them very