CHAPTER IX 49 Unintentionally she returned to that part of the room; he saw her, and, instantly rising, said, with studied politeness, "I beg your pardon, madam, this is your seat;" and though she imme diately drew back with a decided negative, he was not to be induced to sit down again. Anne did not wish for more of such looks and speeches. His cold politeness, his ceremonious grace, were worse than any thing.
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