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46 whom my nurse was so fond of telling, in the vain hope of putting me to sleep; as if I did not keep myself awake as long as I could, to hear;—if such a one were to appear, I wonder what gift we shoud each choose?" "I should so like to know," replied Lady Marchmont; "now let us be honest, and frankly confess the inmost desire of our hearts. I will set the example; for, as I am going to court, I may not need to speak truth for some time, and may therefore use up what I have now. I frankly confess that my wish would be for universal admiration." Walter Maynard paused for a moment, looking at Ethel; it was but a glance, and a deeper melancholy came over his face. "I would wish," said he, "for fame—glorious and enduring fame." "And I," cried AliceLavinia [sic], eagerly, "would wish to be a lady—have an embroidered damask gown, and ride in a coach-and-six." "I would wish," whispered Ethel, "to be loved." "And," added Norbourne, in a whisper almost as low, "I would wish to love."