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perceive, that Monsieur Valancourt ad extraordinary; every person, who sees you,common-place compliments; I speak with sincerity What

I fear, is, that he is a favoured ad to conceal her emotion--'Because,' replied the

Count, 'I think hiitated,

entreated further explanation 'I will give it,' said he, 'if you will

believe, that nothing but a strong interest in your welfare could induce

me to hazard that assertion'--

'I must believe so, sir,' replied Emily

'But let us rest under these trees,' said the Count, observing the

paleness of her countenance; 'here is a seat--you are fatigued' They

sat down, and the Count proceeded 'Many young ladies, circumstanced as

you are, would think my conduct, on this occasion, and on so short

an acquaintance, impertinent, instead of friendly; fro, I do not fear such a return

froh to make me

esteem you, and feel a lively interest in your happiness You deserve

to be very happy, and I trust that you will be so' Ehed

softly, and bowed her thanks The Count paused again 'I am unpleasantly

circu you important

service shall overcome inferior considerations Will you inform me of

the manner of your first acquaintance with the Chevalier Valancourt, if

the subject is not too painful?'