Though too well bred to quiz men to their faces,

Her laughing blue eyes with a glance could seize

The ridicules of people in all places—

That honey of your fashionable bees—

And store it up for mischievous enjoyment;

And this at present was her kind employment.

CI.

However, the day closed, as days must close;

The evening also waned—and coffee came.

Each carriage was announced, and ladies rose,