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Then , perceiving Mr Monckton , he bowed to him with great respect , and enquired , with no little solemnity , how he had left Lady Margaret , hoped she was perfectly recovered from her late indisposition , and asked sundry questions with regard to her plan for the winter . This discourse was ill constructed for rendering his presence desirable to Mr Monckton ; he answered him very drily , and again pressed their departure . `` O , '' cried Morrice , `` there 's no occasion for such haste ; the rehearsal does not begin till one . '' `` You are mistaken , sir , '' said Mr Monckton ; `` it is to begin at twelve o'clock . '' `` O ay , very true , '' returned Morrice ; `` I had forgot the dances , and I suppose they are to be rehearsed first . Pray , Miss Beverley , did you ever see any dances rehearsed ? '' `` No , sir . ''