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"Yes," answered Netta; "but he only waited for Alboni to finish singing, and then approaching Miss Clinton, whispered in her ear. After that she got up, left her seat, and they both went off, rather to the mortification of the other gentlemen." "Oh, it is not strange, under the circumstances," said Mr. Petrancourt, "that Miss Clinton should prefer a walk with Mr.
Gertrude replied that she knew her before she went abroad, but had seen nothing of her since her return. "She has just arrived," said Mrs. Petrancourt; "she came with her father in the last steamer, and has been in Saratoga but a day or two. She is making a great sensation at the 'United States, and has troops of beaux." "Most of whom are probably aware," remarked Mr.
"Why, grandmamma," cries Netta, "you are really eloquent!" "So is Gertrude, at such times as those I speak of. Oh, she is a girl after my own heart!" "She must be a very agreeable young lady, from your account," said Mr. Petrancourt. "We must know her." "You will not find her of the same stamp as most of the agreeable young ladies whom you meet in gay circles.
Petrancourt, "that she will have plenty of money one of these days." Emily's attention was by this time attracted. She had been conversing with Ellen Gryseworth, but now turned to ask Gertrude if they were speaking of Isabel Clinton. "Yes," said Dr. Jeremy, "and if she were not the rudest girl in the world, my dear, you would not have remained so long in ignorance of her having been here."
"Or a greater saving to your purse, papa," whispered Netta. "Gertrude dresses very simply." "Miss Flint's style of dress would not become Miss Gryseworth," said Mrs. Petrancourt, who approached in time to hear the doctor's remark. "Your daughter, sir, is a noble, showy-looking girl, and can carry off a great deal of dress." "So can a milliner's doll, Mrs. Petrancourt.
Petrancourt on a couch a little farther up the room, and entered into earnest conversation; nor did she change her position or look in the direction of Dr. Jeremy's party until she was taking leave. She would have passed them then without noticing their presence, but hearing Dr.
"Oh, what a beauty!" exclaimed Netta to Mrs. Petrancourt. "Who is she?" Mrs. Petrancourt related what she knew of Miss Clinton, told how she had travelled with her in Switzerland, and met her in Paris, where she was universally admired; then, turning to Gertrude, she remarked, "You are acquainted with her, I see, Miss Flint."
Petrancourt, who rose to receive her young visitor. Unexpected as the meeting was to Gertrude, she recognized Isabel Clinton, who passed both her and Emily without observing them, and, there being no vacant chair near at hand, seated herself with Mrs.
They now went to the corner of the drawing-room where the old ladies of Gryseworth and Jeremy were sitting upon a sofa, engaged in earnest conversation, while Ellen, who had just returned from a drive with her father, stood talking with him and a Mr. Petrancourt, who had just arrived from New York. The ladies on the sofa made room for Emily, and Netta and Gertrude seated themselves.
Sullivan to the best music in the world." "Why?" asked Netta. "Is he very agreeable? Is he supposed to be the favoured one?" "I should think there was no doubt of it," answered Mr. Petrancourt. "I believe it is generally thought to be an engagement. He was in Paris with them during the spring, and they all came home in the same steamer. Everybody knows it is the wish of Mr.
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