When we reached Albion Place they were out; we went after them, and found them on the pier: Mrs.and the two Miss Sneyds, with others of their acquaintance.

I made my bow in form; and as Mrs.Sneyd was surrounded by men, attached myself to one of her daughters, walked by her side all the way home, and made myself as agreeable as I could; the young lady perfectly easy in her manners, and as ready to talk as to listen.

I had not a suspicion that I could be doing anything wrong.

They looked just the same: both well-dressed, with veils and parasols like other girls; but I afterwards found that I had been giving all my attention to the youngest, who was not _out_, and had most excessively offended the eldest.

Miss Augusta ought not to have been noticed for the next six months; and Miss Sneyd, I believe, has never forgiven me." "That was bad indeed.