'Oh!' said I, 'I shall not forestall Jane; I left her dancing with Mr.George Otway; she will love to tell you all about it herself to-morrow: her first partner was Mr.Elton, I do not know who will ask her next, perhaps Mr.William Cox.' My dear sir, you are too obliging .-- Is there nobody you would not rather ?--I am not helpless.

Sir, you are most kind.

Upon my word, Jane on one arm, and me on the other!--Stop, stop, let us stand a little back, Mrs.Elton is going; dear Mrs.Elton, how elegant she looks!--Beautiful lace!--Now we all follow in her train.

Quite the queen of the evening!--Well, here we are at the passage.

Two steps, Jane, take care of the two steps.