Destiny (Volume 1-2); Or, the Chief's Daughter. Or, the Chief's Daughter Paperback - 2010

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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1831. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXXVI. It was not without some violence to her feelings that Edith went to testify her reconciliation with Lady Waldegrave, by visiting her in her own house; but she repressed these indications of feelings not yet wholly subdued, and calmly, meekly resigned herself to the duty required. If she had admired Woodlands on a first survey, it appeared to still greater advantage now, when nature and art seemed to have been taxed to their utmost to give the last finish to its charms; and all around breathed only the refinement of luxury and pleasure. To those who could believe in the happiness caused by external circumstances, this would have seemed a very paradise. Lady Waldegrave received her guests in the most kind, caressing manner; and having provided a lively old French marquis as an escort for Lady Elizabeth, she consigned them to the care of each other; and thus happily rid of her, she directed her whole attention to Edith, whom she introduced to her friends, ladies Harriet and Maria Singly, as her dear and only sister; and she brought her child to kiss and welcome his pretty aunt to Woodlands. .Then she must show Edith every thing herself, and have her opinion about many things; and Edith was led from drawing-room to drawing-room, and from boudoirs to conservatories and aviaries; and tnere was so much to look at, and praise and admire, that it was impossible to enjoy. There were pictures, and marbles, and china, and cabinets, and tables, and vases, each and any of which would have been a study for a day; but which were yet too various and numerous to be duly appreciated on a first survey. Tradespeople were still employed in some of the rooms arranging the varied treasures of art, which were designed to form one exquisite and entire colle...