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48 whom our views are directed. Rosilia De Brooke unites the most opposite qualities; she is retired, even to diffidence, but, at the same time, possesses the warmest candour; she has the most over-flowing sensibility I ever witnessed; yet, in point of virtue, she has the greatest self-possession, and the most perfect dignity of mind,—strength and energy of thought and action; of conduct, an unsuspecting innocence, with an understanding cultivated to the last degree; refined and chaste, as manifested in every expression of her countenance, and in every word that falls from her lips."

"Her person," said Mrs. Belmour; "you say nothing of her person."

"Of that you will be the best judge when you see her," replied he, starting from his seat, flashes of crimson rising to his cheek.

Mrs. Belmour regarded his gestures as he walked to and fro the apartment; at length, breaking silence, promised her steady adherence to the course he precribed, and remarked, that perseverance had conquered many difficulties, and had ultimately brought the most obdurate fair ones to bow submissive and voluntary captives at Cupid's shrine.