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274 angel of a girl;" and with so much kindness did he guard her from all inconveniences, accommodate himself to all movements, that she could not forbear lamenting that he had not stepped into his brother's shoes. She was, however, recalled to her more angry feelings by finding that both himself and brother had entered into the roomy vehicle of Mr. Palmer, and were accompanying them to Welbeck Street; on which she determined to be set down at her own house, and immediately dispatch Fanchette for Georgiana. Scarcely had she come to this determination, which included more self-denial than she was disposed to make, than she found that the coachman drew up, of his own accord, to her door, which was immediately opened. "I did not tell you to set me down here," said Lady Anne, "did I?" for her late intentions bewildered her a little. "No, my lady, your ladyship didn't say nothink to me, but master told me as how I must take you home; our family are all in bed, hours ago—Miss Georgina went home afore eleven." The latter part of the sentence made amends for the former; as it was so late, Lady Anne could not think of inviting the gentlemen, especially as she knew Lord Meersbrook was setting out for Kent the day following. After exchanging a sentence with Fanchette, which related to provision for her own comfort, she turned to them and observed, she was happy to learn "Georgiana