the humours of those with whom she was connected, that every one imagined to see in her his own picture. As for her heart, I may truly say that it was pure and noble.
It was, indeed, very unfortunate for us that we did not get sooner acquainted with that amiable being. If we had seen her on our introduction into our social circle, the impression she would have made upon us, would, perhaps, not have been so strong, or soon have been obliterated by other charming objects. But now we were tired by too much art; and our hearts being over-fatigued by the intricate mazes of the most consummate female coquetry, were in want of a place of rest in the lap of simple nature.
Caroline charmed us at first sight. We got acquainted with her at an evening assembly which we frequented almost every day to play at cards. Caroline had already, sometime before our arrival, accompanied some friends into the country; and beinga constant
