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sions, I'm sure no real gentleman will ever venture to come near you—really, Miss Grey, you should not let her do so!"

"I can't possibly prevent it, Miss Murray."

"And you're quite mistaken, Matilda, in supposing that Harry Meltham admires you: I assure you he does nothing of the kind."

Matilda was beginning an angry reply; but, happily, our journey was now at an end; and the contention was cut short by the footman's opening the carriage door, and letting down the steps for our descent.