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Rh "Well, well," returned Lady Marchmont, whose patience was fairly exhausted, "at least you will allow me to judge for myself. I purpose leaving London to-night." "Leaving London to-night!" ejaculated her husband—are you mad? Why, we dine at the prince's to-day." "What do I care for the prince?" cried Henrietta: "I must and will go to my uncle." "Must and will, Lady Marchmont, are words which my own proper sense of my authority cannot permit you to use. I beg to state, definitely, that I cannot permit you to leave London at present. It is very obvious how much his royal highness admires you; and court favour is too fleeting not to be made the most of while it lasts." "But think how anxious my poor uncle is to see me!" said Henrietta, in a most pleading tone. "It is fortunate that you have a calmer judgment to direct you than your own!" replied Lord Marchmont. "I have an idea"