get into the House^^{if poſsible} before her.if poſsible.But the Stranger's pace was too brisk^{did not allow}fo^r this to be accomplished; — Charlottewas on the Steps & had rung, but thedoor was not opened, ^whenas the other croſsedthe Lawn; – and when the Servant appeared, they were just equally ready for enteringthe House. – The ease of the Lady, her "How do you do Morgan? —" & Morgan'sLooks on seeing her, were ^{a moment's}beginning to^{astonishment —}astonish Charlotte — but another mo::ment brought M^r . P.Parker into the Hall —to welcome the Sister he had seenfrom the Draw^g .Drawing room, & she wassoon introduced to Miſs Diana Parker.There was ^{much generala great deal of}great astonis surprise ^but&^{nosmastillasmore}great pleasure in seeing her. –^Nothing"How  _{and Wife.c^d . be kinder than her reception from both Husband}hadHow did¹ she come? & with whom? — And they were so glad to find her equalto the Journey! – And^^that she was to be::long to them, was a thing of course."Miſs Diana P.Parker was about 4 & 30,of middleing² height & slender; –^{delicate looking}but rather ^ratherdelicate^ than absolutely sickly; in herwith an agreable face, & a very animatedeye; —and her manners ^resemblingresembled herBrother's in their ease & frankneſs,though ^withthere was more decision &