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 the same set, and seeing them so constantly with my friend, Baroness Rothschild, I somehow feel as if I did." The Sampsons had been asked once to a large party at Gunnersbury. "And so they live here?"

"She does, poor young thing! Ah, it's a sad story!"

"She does not seem very sad," said Mr. Greydon, quietly.

"Why, do you know them, Mr. Greydon?" asked Janet, with some surprise.

"I had a note from Lady Chester this morning, asking me to call upon her. Her sister wished to know if she could be of any use in the school or village, and Lady Chester is anxious to do all she can, in her invalid state, for our little charities,"

"Does Lady Chester look very ill?"

"Very delicate, I should say; but she seems to have high spirits. I enjoyed my visit, the two sisters were so unaffected and amiable, and extremely pretty."

Janet coloured. All the young ladies of Dulham, and many of the old ones, were more