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 take leave of the community. Every one was affected, for she was generally beloved; but when she kissed the hand of her good mother both burst into a flood of tears. "Farewell, my dear, my amiable friend (said she;) farewell, my good mother: if my wishes were gratified, and I have ever any power over my own actions, I will return to reside with you for ever." "To the protection of heaven I leave you (said mother Magdalene;) persevere in virtue and goodness, truth in God, and doubt not of being the object of his care; for he is a Father to the fatherless, and will never forsake the virtuous.

With streaming eyes Matilda followed her conductor. The porteress opened the gates; there stood Mr. Weimar and his friend. He seemed at first to shrink from her view; but recovering himself. advanced and took her hand. "Well, ungrateful run-away, (said he) you are once more in the custody of your true and natural protector." She made no answer, nor any resistance; she was placed