Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1843 edition. Excerpt: ... "Stay, stay, Louise--don't run away from me. I thought by my aunt's delay that she was sending you off, but after escaping from a host of visiters, and astonishing the world by such an early appearance, I must not lose my reward. I must see you, and talk with you." While she spoke, Henriette had taken Louise by the hand, and leading her back to her ottoman, bade her seat herself, for that she should hold her captive for one hour at least; and this was done with such a pretty air of wilful determination, that the Duchesse, though half vexed to have her plans for Louise thus counteracted, saw it would be useless to resist her. "And now, ma tante, pray smooth your brow, and look very gracious, for having carried my own point--always, you know, the first thing with me--I have a petition from another to prefer. The suiter stands shivering at your door, waiting with all the impatience in the world for your kind Entrez. Do not look so alarmed--it is only Auguste." "Only Auguste--that amuses me: only Auguste--the fastidious Auguste. Indeed, Henriette, I cannot let him see Louise in that frightful dress. I shall have her caricatured before she is seen." "Caricatured! I never saw her look lovelier; if I were only half as beautiful, I would bid defiance to all fashion, and wear just what I liked. You still shake your head 1 Well, you must give him your denial yourself, for he will never believe me that you deny him permission to see the cousin about whom he has been raving ever since--but here he is himself, with or without permission." Auguste Valancour, slowly opening the door, stood with it a moment in his hand before entering, while he said, "Ah, selfish Henriette! I knew you had forgotten me, but I forgive your neglect for the sake of its fair...
