This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1827 Excerpt: …only by Miss Mexon, who was closely engaged in reading. Upon my word, said he, I may consider myself peculiarly fortunate; I had anticipated the horror of meeting a crowd here.
The majority have gone into the long hall to see a trial of skill in fencing, said Miss Mexon, laying her book aside,
but as I felt no particular desire to witness the loss of an eye, I have remained behind here; very forlorn, to be sure. It’s a dreadful day.
Very; I hope you did not suffer from your exposure, last evening? I believe, however, you were well taken care of.
I think the ladies are under great obligations to Mrs. Chander, replied Miss Mexon, fixing a penetrating glance upon her admirer; her carriage, I believe, was at the service of any one who chose to make use of it; in fact, we would have been entirely at a loss without her.
May I take the liberty of enquiring what book you are reading? asked Mr. Carlton, very willing to change the subject., The Personal Narrative of the Honourable Frederick Fitzgerald De Roos, –Royal Navy.
Indeed! I thought it had not yet been published in this country. OhJ it is an English copy, I see.
Yes; Mr. Chenterville was kind enough to lend it to me: he gives a pleasant account of your New York manners.
What a beautiful hand! said Mr. Carlton, as he returned the narrative; how happy would I be, could I prevail upon its fair owner to bestow it upon me.
No, replied Miss Mexon, very coolly, I can’t give it to you, because I am unable to persuade myself that you are worth the pain of an amputation.
Ah! but I must have it, exclaimed the gentleK 2 man, pressi…