SELINA, COUNTESS OF HUNTINGDON, would deliver her from all her fears, and give her a happy departure." She frequently visited the grave of her dead friend; and the vivid remembrance of the affecting scene never faded from her mind. The impression made was lasting; for, during her juvenile days, although she had no lucid ideas on the subject of Evangelical truth, she was in the habit of retiring to a little room of her own, where she was safe from observation, and there, in long and fervent prayer, finding relief in all her youthful troubles by pouring forth her heart to God. When, a tall, stately-looking, handsome girl, Lady Selina was introduced to the ever-varying scenes of the great world, her feelings being all inclined to "seriousness," she did not join with much liking in the lively frivolities current in the higher circles of fashion. The thousand and one means for "killing time,"-Vauxhall, Ranelagh, the Pantheon, ridottos, routs, balls, concerts, operas, assemblies, "drums," "hurries," and "hurly-burlies, "- seemed to her to provide only poisoned darts against her own eternal peace. Clear-sighted and steady, she perceived the quicksands and whirlpools of life, and desired to avoid them. She possessed an intelligent mind, a quick fancy, a retentive memory, sound judgment, and a vigorous understanding, strengthened and improved by extensive reading, deep thought, and an observant mingling with the intellectual and learned members of society. Her manners were extremely engaging; and she was distinguished by 6
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