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Wilton and Grandy both appeared delighted to see him: they conversed together some time, until tea was ready, when the conversation became more general, and our little friends were occasionally required to give an opinion. Before I proceed any farther, I should like to make you acquainted with Charles Dorning and Dora Leslie.
The arrivals were shortly announced; for strange to say, the two young friends arrived at the same instant. John opened the parlor door, and ushered in "Miss Dora Leslie," "Master Charles Dorning." These young people never having previously met at Mr.
Perhaps if I give you a slight sketch of their personal appearance, you could contrive to form a tolerably correct estimate of their characters from the conversations in which they both figured to such advantage at the evening meetings held in the drawing-room of Mr. Wilton's hospitable mansion. Charles Dorning No! We ought to describe the lady first.
There was a general move, and in a few moments the table was surrounded, and each person preparing to enjoy the evening's occupation. Miss Leslie seated George next to her, because she could assist him considerably in finding places on the maps; and Charles Dorning was gallant enough to offer to point out the localities for Emma. Thus they were arranged. Grandy only was away from the table: she was in her customary seat by the fire, with the pussy at her feet, and her fingers nimbly engaged on a par
EMMA. "It always finds purchasers: therefore some folks are not so fastidious as Mr. Charles Dorning." GEORGE. "Mamma, let us go back past Norway, and see what are all these little islands on the coast." MRS. WILTON. "As you please, George; but most of the islands are barren, uninhabited spots.
I will now turn to Charles Dorning, as I think I have said enough of Dora Leslie to induce you to regard her with friendliness. Charles Dorning was a fine romping boy of eleven years; he had no bright flaxen curls like our friend George, but straight dark hair, which, however, was so glossy and neat that no person thought it unbecoming.
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