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318 scarf more closely around her, and screening herself from observation by the gathered folds of her veil, mixed amongst the ladies, and sought the support of her father's arm.

Sir Howard felt the silent rebuke, and attempted not to follow, but gazed after her with a sentiment of surprise and rapture!

It was but a short walk to the house where the company assembled, usually frequented by such parties. An elegant collation was soon in readiness, of which they partook with that festivity attendant upon meetings so little ceremonious.

The latter part of the day past as agreeably as the former, until the General, as the elder of the party, proposed returning.

Rosilia, for the remainder of the evening, apparently claimed no further attention from Sir Howard, who seemed to prefer chatting away the interval with the married ladies, but more especially with Mrs. De Brooke.