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returned half an hour later, saying: "I'll be introduced to her now. I see several of the men have been talking to her. Her profile is not bad." "No," replied the lady. "When I asked you because she was my friend, you declined. Now I decline to present you."

One of Boston's oldest families gave a reception. Two scions of other old families attended, to whom the host said: "I'll introduce you to those ladies opposite," and he moved towards them. "Excuse us," said one of the men; "the ladies are of a peasant style of beauty; it is hardly worth while." The host bowed low in recognition of their far-seeing power, adding: "Yes, they are my nieces from the country, but I will not trouble you." No apology would he receive, though one was eagerly offered. The old gentleman was right; he wished to vindicate the honor of his house.

No one has any right to accept even the most general hospitality unless he accede to reasonable demands, but the fear that a young

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