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90 rustic hermitage, the sparkling fountain, the clear stream, the weeping willows reflected in its watery glass, the aqueduct; the cliffs, overspread with hanging wood; all called forth the parting sigh; till every object, thus exciting their tender emotions from the memory of the past, faded from their view.

The variety of scenes which succeeded, lively and interesting, the tranquillity of nature, the whole beautiful creation, combined to soothe the drooping Rosilia. She had melted into sadness upon bidding the last farewell to her much-loved haunts; but, fearful of encouraging dejection, she exerted every effort to join in the cheerfulness which her sister's animated remarks were calculated to inspire.

It was Oriana's happy disposition ever to find food for gratification: if any painful suggestion obtruded itself she sought as instantly to banish it. Why not enjoy the present? was her argument; and, with this truly philosophical sentiment, she rallied to her aid the full force of her agreeable vivacity, not more for her own entertainment than for that of her beloved companions; receiving an increase of gaiety, in proportion to the success of her amiable endeavours to amuse. Since her visit at Valpée Court, the pleasure she had received