passed in conversing on a variety of subjects, and when they separated for the night, each Gentleman retired with an increased good opinion of the other, and each internally was desirous of a more intimate acquaintance."
The morning came, and they had scarcely exchanged the customary salutations before a message came from Miss D'Alenberg, requesting the presence of her father, and from the messenger they learned that Louisa was much recovered.
As Ferdinand was not, nor indeed expected to be, included in the invitation to Mr. D'Alenberg, he was preparing to leave the room, after desiring his respects to the young Lady.
"How!" said the old Gentleman, "will you not accompany me?"
"Undoubtedly, Sir, if you wish me to do so. I am only apprehensive of being an intruder."
"No, no," replied the other, "by no means, we have no secrets; if Count Wol-
