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Rh setting out for Yorkshire; but neither were permitted to see Lady Anne. As they came in a coach, they brought the two little grandsons, to the great delight of their young aunts, who knew not which most to admire and love. When Charles had set out, Helen was permitted to accompany her sister and the little boys to call on Sir Edward Hales and Mrs. Margaret, and again Helen felt her secret burdensome, for, although she was received with much affection as well as courtesy, yet she was conscious that she was without the pale of her own privileges, for Georgiana was "our Georgiana," and the "dear child," whereas, she was "Miss Granard," or "dear young lady," at best, and it seemed to be somewhat of a hardship to find her a substitute for her they considered bona fide their own. Another day removed her difficulties. "Only one letter," said Lady Anne; "what can they be thinking of? Lord Meersbrook could give them franks. Not that they can tell one any thing of consequence till to-morrow. Take off the cover and give me my glass: it seems short, and I can manage to read it." Georgiana took the letter out of Helen's hand, and placed it in that of her mother, perceiving that