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 ner, which declare a soul of benevolence and refinement; he does not by slow degrees conciliate esteem, but, on the first interview, excites a pre-possession in his favour; which, upon a greater knowledge, you have the pleasure of finding no reason to regret; so that though an interesting, he is not a dangerous, acquaintance."

"Let us ask Mademoiselle Clermont's opinion as to that (cried Olivia). Why do you blush, my dear; you know you have been acquainted with the Chevalier a much longer period than my mother has, and of course can better determine whether he is or is not a dangerous creature."

"No one I am sure (said Madeline, endeavouring to suppress her confusion), can ever doubt the justness of Madame Chatteneuf's discernment."

"Ah, Madeline (cried Olivia in a low voice), I see you can some times be guarded."

"Would to heaven I had been so in matters more material than the present," thought Madeline.