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Rh branches of the old chestnut avenue, as the various carriages drove rapidly through the park. "I can scarcely imagine 'a gay scene,' as the Morning Post would call it, at the old castle. 'Oh Change, thy name is Woman!' Nothing but a ball could have called forth such roses and ringlets as I have seen glancing through every window," said Edward Lorraine. or, in less picturesque language, he beckoned to his groom, and asked him whether he had heard of any fête at the inn. "My lady gives a fancy ball to-night," replied the man; and in immediate confirmation, a carriage rolled past somewhat heavily; for it was large and loaded, and through its windows were seen a turban, a straw hat, and a glare of mingled colours, which showed the wearers had been left to their own devices. "I shall make my way to Algernon's study. It will be quiet there, at all events; and I can easily let him know of my arrival." So saying, or rather thinking, he followed the winding path which led through the little