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110 could scarcely be called exhilarating, had had such an effect on her elderly friends, that they had determined to set out to Bath, and, when rested, proceed thence to Exeter, in order to be nearer the place where the vessel was expected, and to be a support to Lord Meersbrook, in case of the worst." "I wonder," said Lady Anne, musing, "whether they would like Georgiana to go with them; but it would hardly be proper, as the young man is coming home so soon." "Alas!" said Mrs. Palmer, "I do not see there is any more prospect of that than there has been the last fortnight. Every day that passes diminishes my hopes; and I would certainly advise you to give my friends the comfort of Miss Georgiana's company, if you did not require it yourself." Lady Anne had, in the meantime, recollected that she could not spare Georgiana; therefore, she said, "You are quite right, dear Mrs. Palmer, She must stay with me; nevertheless, I am so nearly well, that I am sure this excellent news (for I am sure it is excellent, croak as you please,) will give me spirits to call a little party together, in honour of my daughter, Lady Allerton's marriage, previous to my setting out to France." "I think you must not venture into the drawing-room during March, Lady Anne, it is a trying