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LADY ANNE GRANARD.
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all the confiding hope which is love's most precious gift. If Helen clung to her sister Mary somewhat too long, and poor Georgiana hung round Isabella's neck, till Arthur gently removed the twining arms, and whispered a soft claim in her ear, there was nothing to regret for either, although it is certain that, as they drove off, the feelings of the poor Count were so much excited, that he rushed into the park, and hid himself in the nearest coppice, till he had found the relief of tears and prayers.

All are now comfortably settled. Mr. Glentworth has bought a house in town, and leased one in the country, which pleased his lady's fancy; his débût in parliament was all his friends expected and his lady desired; and, if she has become some what more of a politician than suits her age, let it be remembered, that in her case, it is both wise and affectionate to dress her mind, as well as her person, in autumnal hues. Mr. Penrhyn is now in possession of his paternal estate, and his wife enjoys her carriage, and all other comforts consistent with a fortune on the increase, and a husband whose affections do not decrease. Lady Allerton is the delight of her lord, and a blessing to his