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Rachel? for it is the prettiest thing you have worn--a pale buff sort of

silky thing, embroidered all over in the same colour," and he put a fold

of the dress into his uncle's hand

"Indian, surely," said Mr Clare, feeling the pattern, "it is too

intricate and graceful for the West"

"Yes," said Alick, "I remember now, Grace showed it to ht froet no sy clothes, so she was

obliged to cos from another," said

Rachel "Do you really mean that you care?"

"Depend upon it, he does, my dear," said Mr Clare "I have heard hiood in not tor

nearer to him

"I apprehended the consequences," said Alick, "and besides, you never

mounted that black lace pall, or curtain, or whatever you call it, upon

your head, after your first atteainst, instead of at," said Mr Clare, laughing; and

therewith his old horse was heard clattering in the yard, and Alick

proceeded to drive the well-used phaeton about threede in at the gate, up came Lady Keith with her two

brisk little Shetlands She was one

blue and white muslin, ribbon, and lace, and looked particularly well

and brilliant