It is only because our connection happens to be very transitory, and comes at a peculiarly mournful season, that I consent thus to render it so patient and compliant on my part." At last I saw Georgiana off; but now it was Eliza's turn to request me to stay another week.

Her plans required all her time and attention, she said; she was about to depart for some unknown bourne; and all day long she stayed in her own room, her door bolted within, filling trunks, emptying drawers, burning papers, and holding no communication with any one.

She wished me to look after the house, to see callers, and answer notes of condolence.
One morning she told me I was at liberty.

"And," she added, "I am obliged to you for your valuable services and discreet conduct! There is some difference between living with such an one as you and with Georgiana: you perform your own part in life and burden no one.
To-morrow," she continued, "I set out for the Continent.

I shall take up my abode in a religious house near Lisle--a nunnery you would call it; there I shall be quiet and unmolested.