Swancourt, why didn't you give me a hint!' Elfride fluttered, blushed, laughed, said it was nothing to speak of, &c.

&c.
'Well, I think you were rather unfairly treated by the PRESENT, I certainly do.

Writing a heavy review like that upon an elegant trifle like the COURT OF KELLYON CASTLE was absurd.' 'What ?' said Elfride, opening her eyes.

'Was I reviewed in the PRESENT ?' 'Oh yes; didn't you see it?
Why, it was four or five months ago!' 'No, I never saw it.

How sorry I am! What a shame of my publishers! They promised to send me every notice that appeared.' 'Ah, then, I am almost afraid I have been giving you disagreeable information, intentionally withheld out of courtesy.