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 always feel elevated when the conversation of my neighbour at dinner is above my comprehension I always suppose they think me well informed, and I did pick up a great deal of information to-day. Now, tell me, Aunt Sarah, what you have heard."

"Not much, my dear, Mr. Greydon's attention was taken up by the same conversation that you found so interesting."

"Not exactly," said Blanche, smiling.

"And Sir William, who was my other neighbour, was rather annoyed because he has received two letters to-day, one without any postage stamp, and the other with a stamp that did not cover the weight, so he had to pay fourpence for the carelessness of other people."

"Poor man," said Blanche, looking round to ascertain that Lady Eleanor was not within hearing; "that is a serious loss, his limited means considered; he will be obliged to cut down timber, or mortgage the Hall if this sort of pillage goes on. Aunt Sarah, are you laughing?"