Lady Rosamond was the frequent partner of a revered grandfather, either at the whist table or in the quadrille, much to the secret annoyance of the young gentlemen present.
Mary Douglas was often at the side of her girl friend.

It frequently happened that they were vis-a-vis in a quadrille, when Lady Rosamond indulged in exchanging playful sallies of mirthful character.

In appearance, manners and companionship those lovely girls might be considered as sisters.

On more than one occasion had such a mistake been of concurrence, while Mary Douglas was recognized as Lady Rosamond.
Colonel L----, an intimate friend of Sir Howard, remarked to a lady beside him, "This is truly an enjoyable affair.

I am doubtful if many years hence some will not look back and say that this was one of the happiest moments of their life." In the midst of this speech a gay and dashing young officer stepped forward, accosting a superior in command in a brotherly and familiar way, shewing behind a tie of relationship.