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 pretence of visiting that Miss what's her name! I have had quite enough of all this! I really desire no more."

Harleigh, to hide his acute interest in the situation of Juliet, pretended to be examining a portrait that was hung over the chimney-piece; but Lord Melbury, less capable of self-restraint, applaudingly seized the hand of Mr. Giles, and grasping it warmly, cried, "Where may I have the pleasure of waiting upon you, Sir? I desire infinitely to cultivate your acquaintance."

"And I shall like it too, my good young nobleman," said Mr. Giles, with a look of great satisfaction; and was beginning, at very full length, to give his direction, when Selina called out from the window, as a carriage drove up to the door, "Mrs. Ireton, it's Lord Denmeath's livery."

Lord Melbury, abruptly breaking from Mr. Giles, hurried out of the room; which alone prevented the same action from Juliet, whose face suddenly ex-