And then she was told of the new-comer that was expected in the parish.

When she heard that it was Lucy, the younger, she also was satisfied; for Blanche's charms, though indisputable, had not been altogether to her taste.

If a second Blanche were to arrive there what danger might there not be for young Lord Lufton! "Quite right," said her ladyship, "just what he ought to do.

I think I remember the young lady; rather small, is she not, and very retiring ?" "Rather small and very retiring.

What a description!" said Lord Lufton.
"Never mind, Ludovic; some young ladies must be small, and some at least ought to be retiring.