She is indeed an enchanting creature, and very dangerous to all who are either new in the world, or who have nothing to think of but their own pleasure. It is impossible to conceive a more unstudied and yet effective inborn coquetry, (if I may use the expression,) so child-like, so engaging, 'et cependent le díable n'y perd rien.' She seemed to seize my weak side as well as that of every other man, immediately, and talked to me, though without the slightest apparent design, only of what was likely to be appropriate and agreeable to me. The tones of my fatherland, too, fell from her pretty mouth in the stream of conversation, like pearls and diamonds, and the loveliest blue eyes lightened upon them like a spring sun behind a thin veil of clouds. "To-morrow Kean plays Richard the Third," said she carelessly. "The Duke of D---- has offered me his box;--would you like to accompany me?" That such an in invitation will supersede all others, follows of course. _April 28th._ Never did I see or hear less of a play than this evening, and yet I must confess never did one appear to me shorter. Spite of the presence of a 'gouvernante,' and a visit from Mr. Kemble between the acts, there was scarcely a pause in our conversation, which so many reminiscences of home rendered doubly interesting. This agreeable 'excitement,' too, lasted, on my side, during the ball which followed at the fashionable Lady Tankerville's; for I felt less 'ennuyé' than usual at these heartless wooden parties. Forgive me if I write only these few words, for Helios is leaving his bed, and I must go to mine. _April 29th._ Everything here is in colossal dimensions, even the workshop of my tailor, which is like a manufactory. You go to ask about the fate of a coat you have ordered; you find yourself surrounded by hundreds of bales of cloth; and as many workmen;--a secretary appears with great formality; and politely asks the day on which it was ordered. As soon as you have told him, he makes a sign for two folios to be brought, in which he pores for a short time. "Sir," is at last the answer, "to-morrow at twenty minutes past eleven the 'frac' will be so far advanced that you can try it on in the dressing-room." There are several of these rooms, decorated with large looking-glasses and 'Psyches,' continually occupied by fitters, where the wealthy tailor in person makes a dozen alterations without ever betraying the least impatience or ill-humour. As soon as justice was done to the 'frac,' I continued my walk, and came to a butcher's shop; where not only are the most beautiful garlands, pyramids, and other fanciful forms constructed of raw meat, and elegant vessels filled with ice give out the most delightful coolness, but a play-bill hangs behind every leg of mutton, and the favourite newspapers lie on the polished tables.