8 LIFE OF LINN4X8. 
yourselves, I took another peep at 
Madam Flora, and saw, to my great 
satisfaction, that her ladyship was dres¬ 
sed out in blossoms ; and this morning 
I was off on my travels, before you 
were stirring, early riser as you boast 
yourself to be.” 
44 Well, Henry,” said Ellen, ** it is 
quite an adventure; and I am sure you 
have made up, by your kind attention, 
for all the ridicule you have bestowed 
on my favourite pursuit.” 
44 Good morning, Henry,” said Mr 
Vernon, who now came forward from 
a recess formed by a bay-window, in 
which he had been writing, unperceiv¬ 
ed by his son, 44 Good morning: I am 
glad you have been out so early, in this 
fine, pure air; and I am still more grat¬ 
ified that you have devoted your time 
and your labour to contribute to your 
sister’s pleasure.” * 
