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As the young Chevalier approached Mrs. Butler's residence, he chanced to cast his eye into the garden -- the gate of which, as we have said, was standing wide open -- and the charming group formed by the two beautiful girls and the invalid lady attracted his attention.
Standing close beside them, he perceived Sir Richard Rawcliffe, whom he had seen at Preston the day before.