Severity is a most admirable method, my good Malison; you will break her spirit if you persevere, notwithstanding all the amiable Mrs.Hamilton may do or say." "I wish I may; but you have not told me all yet.

How proceed your schemes with Lord Alphingham ?" "To perfection! I have given Caroline a distaste for every other kind of person.

She has met him, you know, once or twice here, and that was sufficient to fascinate her.

She thinks him the handsomest and most delightful man she ever knew.

It is enough for Mr.Hamilton to see him a friend of papa's to be attracted towards him; in all probability he will be introduced at his house, and then my scheme will be still easier.