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intercourse between the Marquess and Vivian, after this interview, was constant. No dinner-party was thought perfect at Carabas House, without the presence of the young gentleman; and as the Marchioness was delighted with the perpetual presence of an individual whom she could always consult about Julie, there was apparently no domestic obstacle to Vivian"'s remaining in high favour.

The Earl of Eglamour, the only child, in whom were concentrated all the hopes of the illustrious House of Lorraine, was in Italy. The