I went down a few moments before her. Lord G---- whispered me, that he
should be the happiest man in the world, if I, who had such an influence
over her, would stand his friend.
I hope, my lord, said I, that you will not want any influence but your
own. She has a thousand good qualities. She has charming spirits. You
will have nothing to bear with but from them. They will not last always.
Think only, that she can mean nothing by the exertion of them, but
innocent gaiety; and she will every day love your lordship the better for
bearing with her. You know she is generous and noble.
I see, madam, said he, she has let you into--
She has not acquainted me with the particulars of the little
misunderstanding; only has said, that there had been a slight one; which
was quite made up.
I am ashamed, replied he, to have it thought by Miss Byron, that there
could have been a misunderstanding between us, especially so early. She
knows her power over me. I am afraid she despises me.
Impossible, my lord! Have you not observed, that she spares nobody when
she is in a lively humour?
True--But here she comes!--Not a word, madam!--I bowed assenting silence.
Lord G---- said, she, approaching him, in a low voice, I shall be jealous
of your conversations with Miss Byron.
Would to heaven, my dearest life! snatching at her withdrawn hand,
that--
I were half as good as Miss Byron: I understand you: but time and
patience, sir; nodding to him, and passing him.
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