ended the lengthening shadows; curling smoke
ascended from the surrounding cottages. A thick fog crept along the
vallies, a grey mist hovered over the tops of the mountains. The
glassy surface of the Sound glittered to the sun's departing ray.
The solemn herds lowed in monotonous symphony.--The autumnal insects
in sympathetic wafting, plaintively predicted their approaching
fate.]

The scene is changed since we last visited this place, said Alida; "the
gay charms of summer are beginning to decay, and must soon yield their
splendours to the rude despoiling hand of winter."

[_A&M_:

"The scene is changed since we last visited this place, [said
Melissa;] the gay charms of summer are beginning to decay, and must
soon yield their splendors to the rude despoiling hand of winter."]

"That will be the case," said Theodore, "before I shall have the
pleasure of your company here again." "That may probably be, though it
is nearly two months yet to winter," said Alida.

[_A&M_:

"That will be the case, (said Alonzo) before I shall have the
pleasure of your company here again."

Mel. That probably may be, though it is nearly two months yet to
winter.]

"Great changes may take place within that time," said Theodore. Yes,
changes must take place, she answered, but nothing, I hope to embitter
present prospects.

[_A&M_:

Al. Great changes may take place within that time.

Mel. Yes, changes must take place; but nothing, I hope, to embitter
present prospects.]

As it respects yourself, I trust not, madam. "And I sincerely hope not,
as it respects you, Theodore." That wish, said he, I believe is vain.

[_A&M_:

Al. (Peevishly) As it respects yourself, I trust not, madam.

Mel. (Tenderly) And I sincerely hope not, as it respects you,
Alonzo.

Al. That wish--I believe--is vain.]

Your feelings accord with the season, Theodore; you are melancholy.
Shall we return?

[_A&M_:

Mel. Your feelings accord with the season, Alonzo; you are
melancholy. Shall we return?]

"I ask your pardon, madam; I know I am unsociable. You speak of
returning; you know the occasion of my being here. You cannot have
forgotten your own appointment and consequent engagement?" She made no
answer.

[_A&M_:

Al. I ask your pardon, madam; I know I am unsociable. You speak of
returning--You know the occasion of my being here.
...
(She made no reply.)

Al. You c