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to have inspired a passion so disinterested , may humble the most insolent of thy superiors , and teach even the wealthiest to envy thee ! '' When Cecilia returned home , she heard with much concern that no tidings of Mr Harrel had yet been obtained . His lady , who did not stay out late , was now very seriously frightened , and entreated Cecilia to sit up with her till some news could be procured ; she sent also for her brother , and they all three , in trembling expectation of what was to ensue , passed the whole night in watching . At six o'clock in the morning , Mr Arnott besought his sister and Cecilia to take some rest , promising to go out himself to every place where Mr Harrel was known to resort , and not to return without bringing some account of him . Mrs Harrel , whose feelings were not very acute , finding the persuasions of her brother were seconded by her own fatigue , consented to follow his advice , and desired him to begin his search immediately . A few moments after he was gone , while Mrs Harrel and Cecilia were upon the stairs , they were startled by a violent knocking at the door ; Cecilia , prepared for some calamity , hurried her friend back to the drawing-room , and then flying out of it again to enquire who entered , saw to her equal surprize and relief , Mr Harrel himself . She ran back with the welcome information , and he instantly followed her ; Mrs Harrel eagerly told him of her fright , and Cecilia expressed her pleasure at his return ; but the satisfaction of neither was of long duration .