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And must I do my ceremonies to you too? (Makes a very affected stiff courtesy, and then holding out her hand to him with great vivacity.) My old friend and playfellow, I am delighted to see you. So unexpected! Do you belong to these parts?

No; but my good fortune makes me a temporary resident at present.

It is good fortune to us all. Is it not Charles? He is brother to my friend Charlotte. (  bows gravely.) And how does dear Charlotte? is she near us too?

No; she is in Shropshire.

I could not prevail upon my niece to come to me at this time.

O but she will come, when she knows that I am here: do write to her: it is so long since we met. Do tell me about her, Sir Robert; I have many things to ask. (Drawing him aside.)