'Why,--really not,' replied Langley; 'though the heir-at-law, if we have either equity or gallantry, could certainly not refuse to fulfil what evidently was the intention of the testator:--but then, it is very surprising to me that Mr Glenmurray should have wished to leave any thing from the lady whom I have the honour to behold. Pray, madam,--if I may presume to ask,--Who is Adeline Mowbray?' 'I--I am Adeline Mowbray,' replied Adeline in great confusion. 'You, madam! Bless me, I presumed;--and pray, madam,--if I may make so bold,--what was your relationship to that wonderfully clever man?--his niece,--his cousin,--or,--?' 'I was no relation of his,' said Adeline still more confused; and this confusion confirmed the suspicions which Langley entertained, and also brought to his recollection something which he had heard of Glenmurray's having a very elegant and accomplished mistress. 'Pardon me, dear madam,' said Mr Langley, 'I perceive now my mistake; and I now perceive why Mr Glenmurray was so much the envy of those who had the honour of visiting at his house. 'Pon my soul,' taking her hand, which Adeline indignantly, withdrew, 'I am grieved beyond words at being unable to give you a more favourable opinion.' 'But you said, sir,' said Adeline, 'that the heir-at-law, if he had any equity, would certainly be guided by the evident intention of the testator.' 'I did, madam,' replied the lawyer, evidently piqued by the proud and cold air which Adeline assumed;--'but then,--excuse me,--the applicant would not stand much chance of being attended to, who is neither the _widow_ nor _relation_ of Mr Glenmurray.' 'I understand you, sir,' replied Adeline, 'and need trouble you no longer.' 'Trouble! my sweet girl!' returned Mr Langley, 'call it not trouble; I--' Here his gallant effusions were interrupted by the sudden entrance of a very showy woman, highly rouged, and dressed in the extremity of the fashion; and who in no very pleasant tone of voice exclaimed,--'I fear I interrupt you.' 'Oh! not in the least,' replied Langley, blushing even more than Adeline, 'my fair client was just going. Allow me, madam, to see you to the door,' continued he, attempting to take Adeline's hand, and accompanying her to the bottom of the first flight of stairs.