of Eugene.

At last Jumbo came to summon her, and hastily recalling a cheerful air,
she entered the room with "Good evening, sir; you see I am still here
to trouble you."

"I continue to profit by my gentle friend's banishment. Tell me, was
my Lady in a gracious mood?"

"O sir, how beautiful she is, and how kind! I know now why my father
was so devoted to her, and no one can ever gainsay her!"

"The enchantress knows how to cast her spells. She was then friendly?"

"She gave me five guineas!" said Aurelia exultingly. "She said Mr.
Wayland wished to recompense me."

"Did he so? If it came from him I should have expected a more liberal
sum."

"But, oh!" in a tone of infinite surprise and content, "this is more
than I ever thought of. Indeed I never dreamt of her giving me
anything. Sir, may I write to your bookseller, Mr. Tonson, and
order a book of Mr. James Thomson's _Seasons_ to give to my sister
Harriet, who is delighted with the extracts I have copied for her?"

"Will not that consume a large proportion of the five guineas, my
generous friend?"

"I have enough left. There is a new gown which I never have worn,