Perfectly true." "The reprobate! And he was always such a pleasant fellow." "Yes; but he is annoyingly inconsiderate.

About a fortnight ago, Marian and Elinor went to Putney to a private view at Mr.Scott's studio.

On their way back they saw Marmaduke on the river, and, rather unnecessarily, I think, entered into conversation with him.

He begged them to come to Hammersmith in his boat, saying that he had something there to shew them.

Elinor, it appears, had the sense to ask whether it was anything they ought not to see; but he replied on his honor that it was something perfectly innocent, and promised that they should be delighted with it.