"For that amphibious animal looks marvellously like a fish out of water amongst us all: and here we admit no strangers.

Edward, there is a vacant seat reserved for you by my mother's side, who looks much as if she would choose you for her knight this evening; and, therefore, though your place in future is amongst the young ladies, to whom by-and-bye I mean to introduce you by name and character, we will permit you to sit there to-night.

Ellen, my little coz, where are you?
You must be content with looking at your brother, not sitting by him.

I cannot allow such breaches of etiquette; that is quite impossible." "I am perfectly satisfied where I am, Percy," replied his cousin, laughing, as she obeyed the Marchioness of Malvern's request and seated herself beside her.

Every eye was turned on Ellen with an admiration, which, had not her thoughts been engrossed with her brother, would have been actually painful to one of her quick feelings.