Ellen told me not of this unexpected pleasure; this is joy, indeed." "A joy to me, too, my dear boy, equally unexpected; we must thank Mrs.
Hamilton for this early meeting.

I knew not the pleasure she had prepared for me," replied Mr.Howard, returning the pressure of Edward's hand with equal warmth.
"Nor did any one, my good sir.

Never will I say again a lady cannot keep a secret," said the Marquis of Malvern, jestingly.

"Mr.Hamilton, as you do not seem inclined to honour me, without asking, I must entreat a formal introduction to that gallant nephew of yours, whose name is not unknown to naval fame, though as yet but one of her junior officers." "I really beg your pardon, my dear Lord; Edward's sudden appearance has startled me out of all etiquette.

To one and all, then, of my good friends here, allow me to introduce to their indulgent notice this said Edward Fortescue, midshipman and gallant officer on board His Majesty's good ship Prince William; and, in order that all reserve may be at an end between us, I propose a bumper to the health and prosperity of the wanderer returned." "Most excellent, my dear father; one that I will second with all my heart," exclaimed Percy, eagerly.