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 directly on shore; but she had not reached the little Lawn, when she saw a Lady walking nimbly behind her at no great distance; and convinced that it could be no acquaintance of her own, she resolved to hurry on & get into the House if possible before her. But the Stranger's pace did not allow this to be accomplished;—Charlotte was on the steps & had rung, but the door was not opened, when the other crossed the Lawn;—and when the Servant appeared, they were just equally ready for entering the House.—The ease of the Lady, her "How do you do Morgan?—" & Morgan's Looks on seeing her, were a moment's astonishment—but another moment brought Mr P. into the Hall to welcome the Sister he had seen from the Drawg room, and she was soon introduced to Miss Diana Parker. There was a great deal