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 *ville, "think there is much in this; a mere caprice, founded on both sides in a little vanity. After seeing Lord Avondale, I cannot believe there is the smallest danger for her. Good heavens, if I had possessed such a husband!" "Oh, now for sentiment," said Augusta: "and God knows, if I had possessed a dozen such, I should have felt as I do at this moment. Variety—variety! Better change for the worse than always see the same object." "Well, if you do not allow the merit of Henry Avondale to outweigh this love of variety, what say you to Mr. Buchanan, being her cousin, brought up with her from a child." "Thanks for the hint—you remember the song of

"Nous nous aimions dès l'enfance Tête-à-Tête à chaque instant."

and I am certain, my dear sentimental friend, that

"A notre place Vous en auriez fait autant."