I very seldom get such a chance as this." "There is no resisting that!" replied the graceful Carne; "I have not the honour of knowing a lady in England, except my aunt Mrs.Twemlow, and my cousin Eliza--both very good, but to the last degree insular." "It is very hard to help being that, when people have never been out of an island.

But I fear that I am taking you out of your way." In a few minutes these two young men drew near to the two young women, whose manners were hard put to hide surprise.

When their brother introduced Mr.Carne to them, Faith bowed rather stiffly, for she had formed without reason a dark and obstinate dislike to him.

But the impetuous Dolly ran up and offered him both her hands, and said, "Why, Mr.Carne saved both our lives only a few days ago.".