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 permitted themselves to smile during the whole time Lady Mandeville remained, for fear, as Calantha concluded, that Satan, taking advantage of a moment o levity, should lead them into further evil. The being compelled to live in company with one of her character, was more than enough.

"I am enraptured at your arrival," said Lady Augusta, flying towards Calantha, the moment she perceived her. "You are come at the happiest time: you will be diverted here in no ordinary manner: the days of romance, are once again displayed to our wondering view." "Yes," said Lady Trelawney, "not a day passes without an adventure." Before Calantha enquired into the meaning of this, she advanced to Lady Mandeville, who, languidly reclining upon a couch, smiled sweetly on seeing her. Secure of the impression she had made, she waited to be sought, and throwing her arm around her, gave her kisses so soft and so tender, that