And amongst the drives which they took, whither, of all places in the world, did Miss Crawley's admirable good-nature and friendship actually induce her to penetrate, but to Russell Square, Bloomsbury, and the house of John Sedley, Esquire.
Ere that event, many notes had passed, as may be imagined, between the two dear friends.

During the months of Rebecca's stay in Hampshire, the eternal friendship had (must it be owned ?) suffered considerable diminution, and grown so decrepit and feeble with old age as to threaten demise altogether.

The fact is, both girls had their own real affairs to think of: Rebecca her advance with her employers--Amelia her own absorbing topic.

When the two girls met, and flew into each other's arms with that impetuosity which distinguishes the behaviour of young ladies towards each other, Rebecca performed her part of the embrace with the most perfect briskness and energy.

Poor little Amelia blushed as she kissed her friend, and thought she had been guilty of something very like coldness towards her.
Their first interview was but a very short one.