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 a constant member of the cheerful circle where we met her, her return occasioned some confusion in the arrangement of the gaming-party. As soon as she perceived this, she declared that she would not play with us, but was determined to be received again into the party to which she belonged before she went into the country. This whim threw the whole company into a new confusion. Those with whom she desired to associate again, were already used to their new companions, and did not shew the least inclination to quit them; and their ladies were not less disinclined to be abandoned by their partners on Caroline's account. The general commotion to which this gave rise terminated at last in a loud laughter, which covered the face of the poor girl with a high crimson colour, and she declared that she would not play at all. Tranquillity and order were soon restored, and I seated myself by her side on the sofa; not ill pleased with the termination of that ridiculous affair.