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"I see you are not changed, Pauline," said Lady Gwendolyn; "it was always self with you, and always will be. My sufferings are nothing so long as you run no risk!"
"Oh! but you are not suffering, I am sure," answered Lady Teignmouth. "You are looking exceedingly well, and handsome, and the whole affair has blown over so comfortably, there's no reason why you should not resume your proper position in society. I am afraid Reggie won't let me chaperon you -- at least, just yet; but there is Mrs. O'Hara. She is not particular."