that old Fitzosborn had desired him to assure her, the only objection he had to receiving her as his son's wife was, her fortune being too small, as he had a large family to provide for; and he could not consent to their marrying without obtaining more money than she possessed; that the young Fitzosborn had been accustomed to all the luxuries of life, was very extravagant, and consequently that their union could only terminate in ruin to both parties. Those who have really loved can only form an idea of what were the feelings of Hubertine; she was indeed miserable: her attachment to Charles Fitzosborn was most sincere; she had never known the blessing of residing either with father, mother, brother, or sister; her's was not a divided affection. Fitzosborn was the first person who had awakened in her bosom warmer sentiments than those of esteem; and she felt that in losing his society she was bereft of all that could make this life desirable.

When her guardians were informed of what had passed, they were angry with her for encouraging the attentions of any person, without their knowledge. Her father's family never forgave her, as they considered it an indignity to them that she should be refused to be received into the family of a merchant, as they piqued themselves that none of their an cestors had ever been in trade. One of her cousins had written a challenge to Fitzosborn, and his valet mentioning the circumstance to Hubertine, she prevailed on the man to give it to his master's sister, and her interference prevented its being sent.

Hubertine was compelled to disguise her feelings, as they only created anger instead of exciting commiseration; but she was agreeably surprised by Fitzosborn, a few days after, appointing a time to meet her at her sister's. They met, and past misery was obliterated by anticipation of future happiness. It was.

agreed that they should wait till some favourable change took place, and Mrs. H- consented that they should meet occasionally at her house; this they did. for sometime, but Hubertine being in a continual state of anxiety, her health visibly declined. Her relations heard that she saw Fitzosborn at her sister's, and they prohibited her, on pain of their everlasting displeasure, ever seeing him again; for if his father would offer millions they would never consent to her entering into his family after having been once rejected. She knew the impropriety of these stolen interviews, and at length determined to obtain her guardian's permission to leave England. She pleaded her desire of improving herself in the fine arts, and they consented, provided that she resided in a convent. An elderly lady, who had a great regard for Hubertine, went with her, and the South of France was fixed on for their residence, till Miss Godefroï's health should be re

established. They sailed for Bourdeaux, but as they sought for retirement, they only remained a short time in that city; they then proceeded to St. Foy, a beautiful small town on the Banks of the Dordogne. Here Hubertine recovered her health; but neither herself or companion could gain admittance as boarders in the convent of Les Dames de la Foy, as their order would not allow them to take Protestants; otherwise, in right of her mother, Hubertine could have demanded an asylum with them. They, however, got lodgings near the convent, and the greater part of their time was passed with the ladies of that monastery. Hubertine read, worked, and drew with them; she also studied music: in short, this was the happiest period of Miss Godefroï's life. Every post brought her letters from Charles Fitzosborn, whilst her hours were dedicated to improvement, in the delightful anticipation that she was gaining knowledge and accomplish

ments that would render her a more pleasing companion to the object of her affections.

When her health was sufficiently established, she left St. Foy, as the Marquis de St. Valere had made her an offer of his hand; and although he had been, refused, he would not forbear intruding upon her. This determined her to return to the Dominican convent in Calais, at which place Fitzosborn came to see her, and his attention was such, as to convince her, that no alteration had taken place in his sentiments since she had last seen him.

Hubertine continued to devote all her time to the improvement of her mind: she learnt Italian, read Ancient and Modern History; in short, every moment was employed in the hope of giving pleasure to Fitzosborn. With this impression, it is impossible to describe her feelings, when she was informed that a person had a parcel which he could only