Now my plan is this--Take the money, dress yourself fashionably, and conduct Annette's sister to Bagnigge Wells." "And what should we do at Bagnigge Wells ?" "Do!" said Francis Ardry.

"Dance!" "But," said I, "I scarcely know anything of dancing." "Then here's an excellent opportunity of improving yourself.

Like most Frenchwomen, she dances divinely; however, if you object to Bagnigge Wells and dancing, go to Brighton, and remain there a month or two, at the end of which time you can return with your mind refreshed and invigorated, and materials, perhaps, for a tale or novel." "I never heard a more foolish plan," said I, "or one less likely to terminate profitably or satisfactorily.

I thank you, however, for your offer, which is, I dare say, well meant.

If I am to escape from my cares and troubles, and find my mind refreshed and invigorated, I must adopt other means than conducting a French demoiselle to Brighton or Bagnigge Wells, defraying the expense by borrowing from a friend.".