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of it as she can in a quiet, unobtrusive manner. 

 A lady should remember that strangers are not 

 hailed with delight in any English hunting field ; but 

 when they are found to be competent to take care of 

 themselves and their horses, they are far more kindly 

 received, than if they go there as recruits in the great 

 slipshod brigade. 



