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Ereater part of this conversation, had been so

absorbed in thought as to be spared the pain of hearing it, was now

extremely surprised by her aunt's praise of Valancourt, hose

relationship to Madame Clairval she was unacquainted; but she was

not sorry when Madah she now tried to appear

unconcerned, was really much embarrassed, prepared to withdraw

immediately after supper Montoni then cani, with an arch solemnity of countenance, followed

with Elass,

saw Valancourt ae drove

off, he disappeared Madame Cheron forbore to mention him to Emily, and,

as soon as they reached the chateau, they separated for the night

On the following , as Eht to her, of which she knew the handwriting upon the

cover; and, as she received it with a tre hand, Madame Cheron

hastily enquired from whom it ca the signature of Valancourt, gave it unread to her

aunt, who received it with impatience; and, as she looked it over, Emily

endeavoured to read on her countenance its contents Having returned

the letter to her niece, whose eyes asked if she ht examine it, 'Yes,

read it, child,' said Madame Cheron, in a manner less severe than she

had expected, and Ely obeyed

her aunt In this letter Valancourt said little of the interview of the