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'This is an instance of feht to have

foreseen Count Morano, whose suit you obstinately rejected, so long as

it was countenanced by me, you favour, it seems, since you find I have

dismissed him' Emily looked astonished 'I do not comprehend you, sir,' said she: 'You

certainly do not n of the Count to visit

the double-chamber, was founded upon any approbation of ,' said Montoni; 'but it must certainly be a

more than common interest, that made you plead so war in his presence, contrary to my

express order--in the presence of a man, whom you have hitherto, on all

occasions, most scrupulously shunned!' 'I fear, sir, it was a more than common interest, that detained me,'

said Emily calmly; 'for of late I have been inclined to think, that of

compassion is an uncommon one But how could I, could YOU, sir, witness

Count Morano's deplorable condition, and not wish to relieve it?'

'You add hypocrisy to caprice,' said Montoni, frowning, 'and an atteulate the morals

of other persons, you should learn and practise the virtues, which

are indispensable to a woman--sincerity, uniformity of conduct and