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 quite away I'll be particularly obliged to you; and I must make bold to turn all you ladies out of the room, except this good lady," she added, turning to Mrs. Hopkinson, whose savoir faire had inspired her with confidence, "and, Miss Grenville, will you please to see that there is no noise made up those stairs, and I'll just shut the door after you, my Lord, if you will go."

"I must go to my father, who is down stairs," said Arthur, "he is so delighted with his grandson, Blanche."

"Oh! may I not see him for a moment, before I settle for the night?" said Blanche.

"Oh dear no, my Lady, not upon no account," said Mrs. Smith, colouring up as if the mere suggestion were a personal affront. "As sure as I'm alive, not another word shall be spoken here this blessed night. Tell Lady Blanche's papa, my Lord, that her Ladyship wishes him good night, and is very sorry she is not able to see him. No, no grandpapas indeed," she muttered, as she bustled about the room, and established that