How seasonable this warning against the worst of foes!--a foe which I too much fear was stealing on me imperceptibly,--else why did I not before feel those sensations?--Could I receive greater honour than has been conferr'd on me by the noblest mind on earth!--by _Lady Mary?_--Could I behold greater splendor than _Lady Mary_ is possess'd of!--What affection in another can I ever hope for like _Lady Mary's!_--Thus was I arguing with myself, when the coach-door open'd, and a servant conducted me to the drawing-room,--where, I was receiv'd by Sir James and Lady Powis with an air of polite tenderness;--a kind of unreserve, that not only supports the timid mind, but dignifies every word,--every action,--and gives to education and address their highest polish. Lord Darcey was sitting in the window, a book in his hand;--he came forward as Sir James introduc'd me, who said, _Now_, my Lord, the company of _this_ young Lady will make your Lordship's time pass more agreeably, than it could have done in the conversation of two old people.--My spirits were flutter'd; I really don't recollect his reply; only that it shew'd him master of the great art, to make every one pleas'd with themselves. Shall I tell you, my dear Lady, what are my thoughts of _this_ Lord Darcey?--To confess then, though his person is amazingly elegant, his manners are still more engaging.--This I look upon to be the natural consequence of a mind illumin'd with uncommon understanding, sweetness, and refinement. A short time before dinner the chaplain made his appearance,--a venerable old man, with hair white as snow:--what renders his figure to be completely venerated, is the loss of sight.--Her Ladyship rising from her seat, led me towards him: Mr. Watson, said she, I am going to introduce a lady whose _brightest charms_ will soon be visible to you.--The best man in the world! whisper'd she, putting my hand in his;--which hand I could not avoid putting to my lips.--_Thank_ you, Miss Warley, said her Ladyship, _we all_ revere this gentleman.--Mr. Watson was affected, some drops stole from their dark prisons, and he bless'd me as if I had been his daughter:--my pleasure was exquisite,--it seem'd as if I had receiv'd the benediction of an angel. Our subjects turn'd more on the celestial than the terrestrial, till dinner was serv'd up,--when I found that good _knight_ which has been so long banish'd to the side-board, replac'd in his original station. How different _this table_ from many others! where genteel sprightly conversations are shut out; _where_ such as cannot feast their senses on the genius of a _cook_, must rise unsatisfied. A similitude of manners between your _Ladyship_ and _Lady Powis_, particularly in doing the honours of the table, struck me so much, that I once or twice call'd her _Lady Mary_.--Pray, Miss Warley, ask'd she, who is this Lady Mary?