Emily Moreland, or, The maid of the valley . iprise, as she replied— Only a young man, that is paying his addressesto Caroline Gilbert, the sister that you have notseen, but who is sufficiently recovered, she thinks, togo with us to-night. But what reason had you forasking, my dear ? We shall be quite safe, even if wehad only Augustus to protect us ; for he is so wellknown to the people about, that there is no dangerof our being molested. Emily was silent, for she did not wish to own thetrue motive of her inquiry, and, in a few moments,they separated to dress. Though scarcely conscious that sh
Emily Moreland, or, The maid of the valley . iprise, as she replied— Only a young man, that is paying his addressesto Caroline Gilbert, the sister that you have notseen, but who is sufficiently recovered, she thinks, togo with us to-night. But what reason had you forasking, my dear ? We shall be quite safe, even if wehad only Augustus to protect us ; for he is so wellknown to the people about, that there is no dangerof our being molested. Emily was silent, for she did not wish to own thetrue motive of her inquiry, and, in a few moments,they separated to dress. Though scarcely conscious that she did so, Emilybestowed unusual pains on her appearance ; and herfriend Ellen, seemingly equally concerned that sheshould appear to advantage, devoted the half hourallowed her for tea, to assist her in dressing. Oh, how beautiful you do look now ! You havegot such a bright colour, and your eyes sparkle so,**she observed, stepping back, and surveying Emilywith looks of unfeigned admiration. * You are a little flatterer, replied the latter,.
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