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am the presiding genius over the 
Garden Flowers, more especially the 
Violet, the Greenhouses, and the Co¬ 
quetry of this district, a single lady 
of the most unblemished reputation, 
and, my dear Mr. Honeycomb, your 
humble servant.” 
She finished her address with a 
courtesy that would have madeNoblet 
jealous, and have thrown Taglioni 
into despair. I replied to it with my 
best George-the-fourth-bow; and 
incontinently, in my most gallant 
manner, wishing to appear seductive, 
offered her a pinch of snuff. 
