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 There was something in her manner which made Madeline believe she was not quite pleased with her; and she bitterly regretted having staid with de Sevignie against her better judgment. He seemed in some degree to share her distress and confusion; and attempted not again to address the Countess, who had merely noticed him by a slight inclination of her head.

"I presume (cried she to Madeline, when they had got some yards from him), you are well acquainted with that young gentleman."

"Yes, madam," replied Madeline.

"And pray by what means?" asked her friend.

Madeline, as well as her confusion would permit, related the accident which had introduced him to the notice of her and her father.

"Is he agreeable?" enquired the Countess.