I assure you, sir, I am sorry that my family failed to consider it in its proper light; and you will permit me to request that you we not identify my conduct with theirs.

So far as I am least am concerned, my uncle's disposition of his property shall make no breach nor occasion any coolness between us.

On the contrary, I shall feel honored by being permitted to pay my respects to you all, and to make myself worthy of your good opinions." "That is generously spoken, Mr.Woodward," replied the old man; "and it will afford us sincere pleasure to reciprocate the sentiments you have just expressed." "You make me quite happy, sir," replied Woodward, bowing very courteously.

"This, I presume, is the young lady to whom my cousin Agnes was so much attached ?" "She is, sir," replied her father.
"Might I hope for the honor of being presented to her, Mr.Goodwin ?" "With pleasure, sir.

Alice, my dear, although you already know who this gentleman is, yet allow me, nevertheless, to present him to you." The formal introduction accordingly took place, after which Woodward, turning to Mrs.Goodwin, said, "I am not surprised, madam, at the predilection which my cousin entertained for Miss Goodwin, even from what I see; but I feel that I am restrained by her presence from expressing myself at further length.