Many of the persons we meet with in the world do not live entirely for it, and are incapable of the conduct you deplore.
I have met with warm hearts and kind friends amid the gay scenes you condemn--young people, who like myself, are compelled by circumstances to mingle in society, while their thoughts and affections are far away." "You have never experienced the frowns of the world," said I; "I can scarcely allow you to be a competent judge." "I am prepared to meet them," she replied, quickly--then stopped--and sighed deeply.

I looked up inquiringly.
The expression of her fine face was changed from a cheerful to a pensive cast.

It was not actual sorrow which threw a shade over her clear brow, but she looked as if she had encountered some unexpected misfortune, and was prepared to meet it with resignation.

She passed her small white hand slowly across her forehead, and I thought I saw tears trembling in her eyes.

My interest was deeply excited, and I loved her better for having suffered.