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278 REYNOLDS’ WORKS Angela. ‘‘ How is it that we have found so much favour in his sight? ”’ “He is one of those men,’’ responded William, ‘‘ who are delighted in doing good. I fear from certain expressions which he has at times let drop that he has known much care and sorrow in past years, but instead of hardening his heart, instead of embittering his feelings against the world, whatsoever sufferings he has experienced have only tended to enlarge his philanthropy. There are few men like Mr. Gunthorpe, Angela, and there are few persons who, like us, possess so dear and valued a friend.”’ ‘Tt is indeed a source of infinite congratulation for our- selves,’’? rejoined Angela. Then, after a few moments’ pause, she observed, “ “You were not long with Lady Florina to-day.” » ‘No, dear sister, because she also was expecting a visit from Mr. Gunthorpe. He had intimated his intention of, calling in Cavendish Square at about three o’clock and it. appeared that Lady Florina was likewise to hear something of importance relative to him. I therefore limited my visit. Besides, dear Angela, I do not choose to leave you too much alone. But, ah! there is another point in Mr. Gunthorpe’s note to us, which has given me the most unfeigned delight, —]I mean his promise that Lady Macdonald and Florina shall call upon you here to-morrow, to make your acquaint- ance and embrace you as my sister. This will indeed be a happiness for me. You will love Florina.’’ “Yes, for your sake as well as for her own, dear William. I am sure that the object of your love must be one meriting the highest esteem and admiration.”’ “Oh, she is! she is!’ cried Deveril, enthusiastically. ‘“‘ She is one of the few flowers that do not sicken and wither in the tainted atmosphere of fashionable life.” “Ah, that wicked Lady Saxondale,’’ said Angela, “ to have spread such a story concerning you. But what course is now to be adopted with regard to her? ”’ “ Doubtless Mr. Gunthorpe will inform us presently,” replied Deveril. ‘‘ The matter rests entirely in his hands.’’ ) ‘Do you not wonder, William, how it is that our good old | friend possesses such influence with Lady Macdonald? It must be as we have conjectured, that he is the very intimate friend of the Marquis of Eagledean.”’ G6 Eomicbooks:. co