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CHAP. X.

their return to the Baron's house, they found him under a good deal of surprise at their long absence; for so much had their minds been occupied, that they had entirely forgotten the necessary compliment of accounting to the Baron. They apologized for their neglect, by a relation of the cause, and described Louisa as a much injured deserving young woman.

Young Reiberg appeared greatly interested; there was a novelty in the case, which,