DUTY AND INCLINATION.
259
from the country since she had taken up her abode in it."
"In her ladyship," added Mrs. Boville, "I promise myself a desirable neighbour; but as to the male part of the family, report does not speak highly in their favour."
In similar discourse time passed, until the hour of rest called them to retire. Each separated with many cordial attestations of friendship, and in the anticipation of renewing their pleasing conversation the following morning.