Mr.Herder's friendship introduced him to society, some of the best worth to be found, and which opened itself circle after circle to let him in.

He had the freedom of President Darcy's house, and of Mr.Haye's, where he met other sets; in all, covering the whole ground of Mannahatta good society; and in all which Winthrop could not but know he was gladly seen.

He had means and facilities for social enjoyment, more, by many, than he chose to avail himself of; facilities that did not lack temptation.

In Mr.
Herder's set, Winthrop often was found; other houses in the city saw him but rarely.
There was an exception, -- he was often at Mr.Haye's; why, it did not very plainly appear.

He was certainly made welcome by the family, but so he was by plenty of other families; and the house had not a more pleasant set of familiars than several other houses could boast.