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VIVIAN GREY.

of you to myself, before Ormsby is full, and before you are introduced to Caroline Mounteney. I did not think it was possible that I could exist so long without seeing you; but you really must not try me too much, or I shall quarrel with you. I have received all your letters, which are very, very agreeable; but I think rather, rather impudent. If you don't behave better, I shan't pet you—I shan't indeed; so do not put off coming a single moment. Adieu!

"Harriette Scrope."

Horace Grey, Esq., to Vivian Grey, Esq.

Paris, Oct. 18—

"My dear Vivian.

"I have received your last letter, and have read it with mixed feelings of astonishment, and sorrow.

"You are now, my dear son, a member of what is called, le grand monde—society formed