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introduced me as a member of Inslip's Club.
"Eveline," whispered Lord Arthur, "this is Lord H——, who has heard of your attractions; let me introduce and leave you with him."
Lord H—— expressed the great plea-sure he had in making my acquaintance, adding to Lord Arthur, "that he hoped his young friend was not too shy or mock modest."
Being reassured upon this point, he took me for a walk into some of the most shady parts of the grounds.
At last we came to a very retired arbour with a seat behind some rock-work and a small fountain playing in front.
"Just the spot for us," said his lordship. "Let me sit down here
