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"Then it will combine the better."
"Certainly not," replied Cecil. "Mine is simply intellectual--only
a few intelligent women to meet Mrs. Tallboys in the library. It
will be quite apart from any amusements Rosamond may like to have
for the children in the drawing-room."
"Pray, will they require nothing but this feast of reason and flow
of soul?--for the housekeeper will need warning."
"They will have dined. Nothing but coffee will be wanted."
"For how many?"
"About twelve or fourteen, thank you. Excuse me--I have something
to finish in my own room."
They were very glad to excuse her, and the following note was
concocted to serve both for those she might have invited and those
she might not; and it was copied by the two daughters for all the
acquaintance who had young folks in their houses. An appearance of
want of unanimity was carefully avoided, and it stood thus:--
"I am desired by Mrs. Poynsett to say that the ladies' party already
proposed for the 3rd is to undergo a little expansion, and that she
much hopes to see you and ---, at 7 p.


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