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 "I am," said Eugenia, " of the most lovely boy that ever blessed the eyes of a parent; he is now in perfect health and fast asleep—come to-morrow, at ten o'clock, and you shall see him."

"To-morrow," said I, with surprise, "tomorrow, Eugenia? why am I to quit your house?"

"That also you shall know, to-morrow," said she; " but now you must do as you are desired. 'T'o-morrow, I will be at home to no one but you."

Knowing Eugenia, as I did, it was sufficient that she had decided. There was no appeal; so, kissing her again, I wished her a good night, quitted her, and retired to my hotel. What a night of tumult did I pass! I was tossed from Emily to Eugenia, like a shuttlecock between two battledores. The latter never looked so lovely; and to the natural loveliness of her person, was added a grace and a polish, which gave a lustre to her charms, which almost served