"diamond cut diamond" scene between them. Mr. Glentworth has not long since received an accession of fortune from the death of poor Lady Osmond; and neither himself, nor any other of the husbands we have mentioned, perhaps, (Sir Arthur least of all,) are anxious on the subject of Lord Rotheles's kind and wise provision for their wives; but it is certain every one of the ladies will have great pleasure in presenting their partners with a certain property, for it is sweet to give as well as to receive.
Count Riccardini has a home in a village near Exeter, agreeable to his intention; but, being in perfect health, and capable of great activity, he finds it impossible to remain for any length of time in the village, where there are, nevertheless, a number of inhabitants to whom he is almost an idol. No little party can be happy without the Count; he is the soul of a rural fête, and the leading speaker in every description of charity-meetings; from the humble cottage, where poverty and sickness have established their appalling reign, he is never long absent; and his gifts, ever wisely chosen and kindly given, have restored many a sinking son
