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The drawing-room at Leeholme was filled with a brilliant party of guests. It was the eve of Lady Hermione's birthday, and they were invited to do her honor.
All the _élite_ of the country were present, for though Clarice Severn was perhaps more beautiful, no one was so dearly loved as the charming, gifted daughter of Lord Lorriston.