Not among all my acquaintances were there, perhaps, two persons, whom I would have least desired to witness in me such a fault as the one of which I had been guilty.
For a little while, I knew not what to say.

I sat, overcome with mortification.

At length, I arose, and said with an effort, "Walk in, ladies! How are you this morning?
I'm pleased to see you.
Take chairs.

My niece, Mrs.Williams, and Mrs.Glenn.I hope you will excuse us.

We were--" "Oh, no apologies, Mrs.Smith," returned one of the ladies, with a quiet smile, and an air of self-possession.