and 'tis of little consequence by what means it came about at present."
They passed a most delightful evening, and parted with reluctance, after engaging to spend the following day in Harley-street, and Mrs. Courtney promising to search the neighbourhood for a house to accommodate them.
"What a charming woman is Mrs. Courtney," (said the Marchioness.) "Ah! (cried Matilda) I wish I understood English I should like to speak to that lady in her own language." "You shall learn it, my love, when we are settled; but as the lady speaks French remarkably well, you have no cause for regret."
They retired to rest, and the following morning had some trade's people with them, who are always on the watch to attend foreigners at the hotels. They purchased a few trifles, but chose to have Mrs. Courtney'sjudgment
