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 through London, where, also, she particularly desired to make some enquiries.

"But we have no means for carrying you thither, except by the stage; and one of our gentlemen offers to take a place in it for you."

The stranger looked towards Harieigh, and confusion seemed added to her embarrassment.

Harleigh hastily spoke, "It is the old officer,&mdashthat truly benevolent veteran, who wishes to serve you, and whose services, from the nobleness of his character, confer still more honour than benefit."

Again she courtsied, and with an air in which Harleigh observed, with respect, not displeasure, her satisfaction in changing the object of this obligation.

"Well, that's settled," said Elinor; "but now the landlord wants your name, for taking your place."

"My place? &mdash; Is there no machine, Madam, that sets off immediately?"

"None sooner than to-morrow. What name am I to tell him?"