At present I feel divested of all energy--heartless, and almost hopeless." "I see how it is," said Francis Ardry, "you have overworked yourself, and, worst of all, to no purpose.

Take my advice; cast all care aside, and only think of diverting yourself for a month at least." "Divert myself," said I; "and where am I to find the means ?" "Be that care on my shoulders," said Francis Ardry.

"Listen to me--my uncles have been so delighted with the favourable accounts which they have lately received from T--- of my progress in oratory, that, in the warmth of their hearts, they made me a present yesterday of two hundred pounds.

This is more money than I want, at least for the present; do me the favour to take half of it as a loan--hear me," said he, observing that I was about to interrupt him, "I have a plan in my head--one of the prettiest in the world.

The sister of my charmer is just arrived from France; she cannot speak a word of English; and, as Annette and myself are much engaged in our own matters, we cannot pay her the attention which we should wish, and which she deserves, for she is a truly fascinating creature, although somewhat differing from my charmer, having blue eyes and flaxen hair; whilst Annette, on the contrary--But I hope you will shortly see Annette.