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(33 "Johnson, that your Heart has not been able to withstand the fascinating Charms of this young Man I pity you sincerely".

"Is it a first Love"?

"It is."

"I am still more greived to hear that; I am myself a sad example of the Miseries, in general attendant on a first Love I am determined for the future to avoid the like Misfortune. I wish it may not be too late for you to do the same; if it is not endeavour my dear Girl to secure your: self from so great a Danger. A second attachment is seldom attended with