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148 thinking as much of the Fitful Fancies of the poet in his own person as of those in his works, when he said 'that his ideas stood stiff and strong, as quills upon the fretful porcupine.' A little speech I heard him make will give you a clearer idea of him than a long description. We were talking of dancing, when he said, 'I loathe the woman who dances, and despise the man.' " "And I liked his poetry so much!" exclaimed Emily, in the most reproachful of tones. Miss Arundel's whole attention was now attracted by a female in a Quaker dress—the quiet dark silk dress—the hair simply parted on the forehead—the small close cap—the placid and subdued expression of the face, were all in such strong contrast to the crimsons, yellows, and blues, around. The general character of the large, soft, dark eyes seemed sweetness; but they were now lighted up with an expression of intelligent observation—that clear, animated, and comprehensive glance, which shows it analyses what it observes. You looked at her with something of the sensation with which, while travelling along a dusty road,