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 reason the young did not behave to her father with all the final veneration that might be expected, the harbouring a perfect hatred for her countryman in which disposition her mother, who was an Englishwoman and was a matron of high spirit, which she often manifested at the expense of her dependents; that she loved diversions and looked upon miss as her rival in all parties; which indeed was the cause of her disappointments.—Over and above this intelligence, I of myself soon made more discoveries.

Mr Lavement's behaviour in preference of an Irish captain who lodged in the house; made me believe his chief torment was jealousy. As for my own part I had been six days in the house without being honoured with one word either from master or daughter. The latter at the table, having one day expressed some surprise that her papa should entertain such a mean looking journeyman I was nettled at this piece of information, and next Sunday being my turn to go abroad I offered myself in my new clothes to the best advantage. After spending best part of the day with Strap and some of his acquaintances, I came home in the afternoon, and was let in by Miss, who not {{right|know-))