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 my token gave me in return her picture in miniature, exquisitely drawn and set in gold, and in the same posture called Heaven to witness, and to judge her flame. Our vows thus reciprocally breathed, I grew insensible of the progress of time and it was morning before I could tear myself from the darling of my soul.

In a few days after, my uncle arrived from a foreign voyage, in which he had made his fortune; to whom I made known the whole history of my courtship, and intended marriage with Narcissa, of which he highly approved.

Every thing being prepared for our nuptials Don Roderigeuz and my uncle went to fetch the bride and Miss Williams leaving me with a parson, Banter, and Strap neither of whom had as yet seen my charming mistress. When the coach returned, my uncle, at his own request, acted the part of a father to my Narcissa, and led her into the room; and as soon as she was mine by the laws of heaven and earth, I printed a burning kiss upon her lips. My uncle hugged her with affection, and I presented her to Banter who saluted her; Miss Williams hung round her neck and wept; while Strap begged to kiss her hand. After supper, Narcissa withdrew with