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140 conduct of the Lindsays. She had never in her life heard of such goodness to an absolute stranger; she hoped Amy would be grateful to those who had thus made a home for her and spread a table for her in the wilderness, and would also thank a Higher Power which had inspired such kindness, for without Him there is no good thing done or even thought. Mrs. Evans was also glad to hear that these excellent people were in easy circumstances, and hoped and prayed that their kindness might be returned to them fourfold; she trusted that Amy would accommodate herself to her new circumstances, and not give way to selfish sorrow for those who were beyond her aid or her prayers, but would diligently try to do her duty in this world, and to prepare her heart for he next. She then went into some family details with regard to her husband and her children, mentioned them all by name, and told their ages, as if to show that she felt like an aunt; and to make up for all omissions of interest in Amy's affairs by trying to interest Amy in her own; sent kindest regards to the Lindsays, and especially to that dear Mrs. Lindsay, who had been so like a mother to her orphan niece, and ended her letter with a sort of prayer.

Amy had hoped for something from her aunt,