ing obliged always to attend on the Baronet, to prevent any thing of the sort happening. Mrs. Mortimer told Sir Timothy Flight the whole of this conversation, who, on hearing it, was quite in a rage, and immediately went to Mr. Abraham Modish, to chastise him for telling such stories. Mr. Alexander Modish after this informed Mrs. Mortimer that she might save herself the trouble of saying any thing against him or his family to the Baronet, as he did not dare to conceal any thing from him.

Mr. and Mrs. Modish grudged paying nine guineas a week for a house, as the air of Brighton agreed wonderfully with the whole family, and it would be necessary for Mr. Abraham Modish to have warm sea-baths every summer; therefore, if they could purchase a cheap house it would save great expences accordingly Mr. Alexander Modish, with that parental duty for which he

was so eminent, consulted the Baronet, who saw no reason to object to such a necessary comfort; and most fortunately some houses were to be put up for sale in a few days in the neighbourhood of the Pavilion; and for the moderate sum of

1600. Mr. Abraham Modish became possessed of a very comfortable, commodious family house. Mrs. Modish was of an active disposition, and desired that an upholsterer might come from Town to take directions, and in three weeks the house was completely furnished. Thus in a few months this respectable family became in possession of a town and country house, two sets of chambers, carriage, horses, &c. The Baronet continued always to shew the greatest kindness to Mrs. Mortimer; and when she received the rent for some lodging houses of his, she inclosed it to him, but he instantly brought it back, saying that he did not expect that she could maintain her family without money. He

then consulted her respecting building some life-boats, for his benevolent mind was always employed to benefit his fellow creatures. His heart ached when he heard that thousands had been drowned for want of such boats: he had already one, and his plan was to have them at every port, or at such places as should. be pointed out to him as proper for them to be stationed at. Mrs Mortimer had. been told that the boat which the Baronet already possessed was too heavy to prove useful she also knew the great expence attending it, and she was fearful that this would be a most expensive project. She then told him that as Admiral Sir Charles Hope was then at Brighton, he had better ask his opinion.. To this the only objection he made was that the Admiral, he was told, was very. proud, very reserved, and did not like to mix in society. Mrs. Mortimer then mentioned to Sir Timothy the active part which the gallant Admiral had taken to

obtain some provision for the orphan children of naval officers; that if his name added lustre to England in the annals of the British Navy, it would also in the page of history be immortalized by his benevolence and humanity. He then consented that Mrs. Mortimer should endeavour to get the opinion of this brave officer; and accordingly she wrote to Sir Charles Hope, explaining exactly her situation respecting Sir Timothy Flight, and made the desired request in her own name. Sir Charles, with his usual benevolence, called on Sir Timothy, and Mrs. Mortimer was in hopes that it would be the means of drawing the Baronet into such company, as, from his rank and accomplishments, he was so well qualified to adorn. He was delighted with Sir Charles Hope's politeness, and several times attempted to return the visit, but could not escape from Mr. Alexander Modish, as Mrs. Mortimer represented that it would not be proper to

take any of that family with him. At last he burst into tears, and said that he was so entangled with Mr. Modish's family, that he could not stir any where without them.

The celebration of the jubilee of our beloved sovereign was at this time in agitation, and Mrs. Modish intended to give such a fête on the occasion as should surprise the polished part of society, and astonish the vulgar; but hearing that a ball and supper were to be given at the Castle Inn, to commemorate the joyful event, she had too much compassion to injure Mr. Boniface, and determined that her gala should be on the anniversary of that memorable day on which. Lord Nelson fell gloriously in his country's cause. Mrs. Modish requested that Mrs. Mortimer would describe how her rooms could be fitted up in an elegant style, as she wished to have something out of the common way, as expence was of no consequence. Mrs, Mortimer