ve been marvellous.
Besides, at this season, even in Italy they are rare. At least \ you
cannot accuse me of prescribing a disagreeable remedy,' he added with a
slight smile, as he handed a plate to Miss Temple. She moved to receive
them. Her cushions slipped from behind her, Lord Montfort immediately
arranged them with skill and care. He was so kind that she really wished
to thank him; but before she could utter a word he was again conversing
with her father.

At length Mr. Temple indicated his intention to retire, and spoke to his
daughter.

'This has been a great exertion for you, Henrietta,' he said; 'this has
indeed been a busy day.'

'I am not wearied; and we have been much pleased.' It was the firmest
tone in which she had spoken for a long time. There was something in
her manner which recalled to Mr. Temple her vanished animation. The
affectionate father looked for a moment happy. The sweet music of these
simple words dwelt on his ear.

He went forward and assisted Henrietta to rise. She closed the casket
with care, and delivered it herself to her considerate host. Mr. Temple
bade him adieu; Henrietta bowed, and nearly extended her hand. Lord
Montfort attended them to the gate; a carriage was waiting there.

'Ah! we have kept your lordship at home,' said Mr. Temple.

'I took the liberty of ordering the carriage for Miss Temple,' he
replied. 'I feel a little responsible for her kind exertion to-day.'

CHAPTER II.

_In Which Lord Montfort Contrives That Miss Temple Should be
Left Alone_.

AND how do you like my friend, Henrietta?' said Mr. Temple, as they
drove home.

'I like your friend much, papa. He is quite as quiet as you said; he is
almost the only person I have seen since I quitted England who has not
jarred my nerves. I felt quite sorry that I had so long prevented you
both from cultivating each other's acquaintance. He does not interfere
with me in the least.'

'I wish I had asked him to look in upon us in the evening,' said Mr.
Temple, rather enquiringly.

'Not to-day,' said Henrietta. 'Another day, dearest papa.'

The next day Lord Montfort sent a note to Mr. Temple, to enquire after
his daughter, and to impress upon him the importance of her eating
his grapes. His servant left a basket. The rest of the note was about
cinerary urns. Mr. Temple, while he thanked him, assured him of the
pleasure it would give both his daughter and himself to see him in the
evening.

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