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to take place at Henry's return at Rosewood. With such fallacious promises as these did he enmure the youthful victim of credulity to further guilt; and lull the keenness of that sorrow he could not wholly dissipate.

Just at this period, Lubin Arnold made rather sudden overtures to Mr Percival for the hand of Rosetta; the declaration of his love being hastened by the knowledge that Squire Swinford had already made proposals highly advantageous to her. Mr Percival resolved to decide the question of his daughter's choice: the prospect of accumulating riches could not dazzle for a moment his understanding. Rosetta did not hesitate to declare her affection for Lubin, and an early day was appointed for their nuptials. The wedding was kept at Mr Arnold's, who gave the entertainment, in the true style of English hospitality, and his daughters exerted themselves in welcoming their new sister to her future abode. It was agreed that Lubin, being in partnership with his father, with his bride should reside at the farm, and that Lucy should take upon herself the charge of Mr Percival's domestic affairs, and reside at Rosewood.

The happiness of Rosetta, and the modest cheerfulness that displayed itself in every look during their nuptial feast, gave many a bitter pang to the heart of the lovely Jane. Not that she wished to see her friend less happy, or indulged the baneful passion of envy; no, but it made her feel the horrors of her own situation. Instead