The romantic situation of the cottage, the simple appearance of its inhabitants, and their yet more simple occupations, altogether formed a pastoral scene inexpressibly pleasing to Madeline; to whose mind it recalled the scenes she had been so long accustomed to; and she gazed on it with emotions of tenderness, such as she might have felt on seeing features in a stranger which, by some striking resemblance, suddenly brought to view those of a beloved friend.
The nurse threw aside her work, and her daughters forsook their employments, the moment Olivia descended from the chaise, round whom they gathered with the most rapturous delight. She returned their caresses with affection: and enquired most kindly after the nurse's husband and son.
"A few days ago (replied the good woman), they went higher up the Alps, as usual, to keep flocks for the rich herdsmen during the summer months. Winter (she conti-
