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thither. — With a heart full of the Matter,Mrs . Vernon waited on Lady Susan, shortlyafter her arrival in Town; & was met withsuch an easy & chearful affection as made heralmost turn from her with horror. — No re::membrance of Reginald, no consciousneſs ofGuilt, gave one look of embarraſsment. — Shewas in excellent spirits, & seemed eager to shewat once, by every poſsible attention to her Brother& Sister, her sense of their kindneſs, & her plea::sure in their society. —

Frederica was no more altered than LadySusan; – the same restrained Manners, the sametimid Look in the presence of her Mother as here::tofore, aſsured her Aunt of her situation's be::ing uncomfortable, & confirmed her in theplan of altering it. — No unkindneſs how::ever on the part of Lady Susan appeared.

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