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 come down and pull her cap for her. As for yourself, if you were within the reach of my little tongue, I would give you such a peal as should make you remember it for some time to come. However, if you will write to me soon, I may possibly forgive all that is past, and still consider myself—Your most affectionate sister

I am very sorry, my dear sister, that I have given you so much reason to complain of my neglect of writing to you, but be assured, that my affections for you are the same they ever were. I readily confess, that the young lady you complain of, has in some measure been the cause of it. She is as fond of reading as I am, and I believe loves you on my account. I did not tell her what you threatened her with, but I am sure, were you to come here on that errand, instead of pulling her cap, you would embrace and love her. I will do what I can in future to avoid setting your little alarm in motion, and especially when I shall pay you a visit. I bought you at our fair, a most brilliant doll, which I shall bring up with me when I come home. Till then, believe me—Your most affectionate brother.

I could not, my dear child, give a more convincing proof of my affection for you, then in submitting to send you to so great a distance from me. I preferred your advantage to my own pleasure, and sacrificed fondness to duty. I should have done this sooner, but I waited till my inquiries had found out a person whose character might be responsible for your education; and Mr Brown was at length my choice for that important trust. With regard