With this explanation perhaps some of this goodly company might favor us with a like result." "I venture to say, your Excellency, that in the present instance, we might too clearly prove the old saying as regards comparisons," returned Lieut.

Trevelyan, "and would therefore enjoin silence." "Ah, no, Mr.
Trevelyan," said Miss Douglas, "we will not allow our claim to be set aside in this manner.

We must muster courage in our own self-defence as an offset to your acquiescence, or else papa will wear his laurels very lightly." "In the first instance," said she, "we were admiring the beautiful sunset, the soft outline of the hills, and the beauty of the landscape.
Is that not worthy of describing, papa ?" The eldest daughter of this distinguished family made this appeal with a face beaming with the enthusiasm of her deep appreciative nature.

Anne Douglas possessed not the great beauty of her sister Mary, yet was a lovely and loveable woman, capable of inspiring deep regard.

Sir Howard acknowledged by saying, that if she continued, the comparison would turn the weight on the other side.