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You are very gallant, Mr. Listless, and I dare say you are very fond of reading Dante.

I don't know how it is, but Dante never came in my way till lately. I never had him in my collection, and if I had had him, I should not have read him. But I find he is growing fashionable, and I am afraid I must read him some wet morning.

No: read him some evening, by all means. Were you ever in love, Mr. Listless?

I assure you, Miss O'Carroll, never,—till I came to Nightmare Abbey. I dare say it is very pleasant; but it seems to give so much