The house was cleared yesterday, except of the little Harvilles; but you will be surprised to hear they have never gone home.

Mrs Harville must be an odd mother to part with them so long.

I do not understand it.

They are not at all nice children, in my opinion; but Mrs Musgrove seems to like them quite as well, if not better, than her grandchildren.

What dreadful weather we have had! It may not be felt in Bath, with your nice pavements; but in the country it is of some consequence.