Something of that nature would be particularly desirable for _me_, as an inducement to keep me in practice; for married women, you know--there is a sad story against them, in general.

They are but too apt to give up music." "But you, who are so extremely fond of it--there can be no danger, surely ?" "I should hope not; but really when I look around among my acquaintance, I tremble.

Selina has entirely given up music--never touches the instrument--though she played sweetly.

And the same may be said of Mrs.
Jeffereys--Clara Partridge, that was--and of the two Milmans, now Mrs.
Bird and Mrs.James Cooper; and of more than I can enumerate.

Upon my word it is enough to put one in a fright.