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 arrived, and with it a serious disappointment. Annette was seized with a sudden indisposition, and thothe [sic] attendance of Lucy was necessary. But, in compliance with thothe [sic] desire of her parents, Jane kept her appointment, as they were unwilling to deprive Rosetta of the company of her friend. She was dressed in a whitowhite [sic] robe, and a straw hat, ornamented with a wreath of fancy flowers, was tied under her chin by a lilaelilac [sic] ribbon. Passing through a grove in her way to Mr. Percival's, she was overtaken by a young gentleman of the most prepossessing appearance, who inquired of her the way to Rosewood. She immediately informed him, and a few moments' conversation made it known that he was Henry PereivalPercival [sic] who addressed her. Tempted by the fineness of the morning, he had discharged his ehaisechaise [sic] at the last town, and leaving his luggage at the inn, proceeded on foot.

Pleased with thothe [sic] society of each other, Henry and Jane proceeded on, arm in arm, to Rosewood, wherowhere [sic] they were affectionately welcomed by Mr. Percival and RosottaRosetta [sic], who had from the windows of the parlour beheld the approach of the youthful pair.

The return of Henry to his family was celebrated with the utmost festivity. The eompanycompany [sic] assembled on the oeeasionoccasion [sic] were plentifully regaled; and the young people danced on the grass-plot that adorned the front of Mr. Percival's dwelling. Rosetta was Lubin's partner, and Jane was Henry's. Never did four persons appear so superlatively happy; joy beamed in their eyes, and the glow of delight flushed on their cheeks. When thothe [sic] hour of separation arrived, young Percival insisted on accompanying, alledging that, as the hour was very late, her brother's protection might not be sufficient to ensure the safotysafety [sic] of the gentle maid.