I have never passed an hour in the society of Italian women without feeling the peculiar charm of their manner, and wishing that its ease and simplicity were more generally adopted.
The absence of any effort to shine, the gentleness without insipidity, the liveliness without levity, and above all, the perfect good nature that precludes aught that could be disagreeable to others, form the distinguishing characteristics of the manner of Italian women from the princess to the peasant, and are alike practised by both towards all with whom they converse.
Lord Darnley and Lord Charlemont dined here yesterday.

It is pleasant to see old and familiar faces again, even though the traces of Time on their brows recall to mind the marks which the ruthless tyrant must have inflicted on our own.

We all declared that we saw no change in each other, but the looks of surprise and disappointment exchanged at meeting contradicted the assertion.
Mr.Charles Young, the tragedian, dined here to-day.

We were very glad to see him again, for he is a very estimable as well as agreeable member of society, and reflects honour on his profession.
Lord Lansdowne came here with Count Flahault this evening.

It is now seven years since I last saw him, but time has dealt kindly with him during that period, as it ever does to those who possess equanimity of mind and health of body.