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 only can I be happy, Keep me not in misery one moment longer, by entertaining groundless jealousies against one who loves you in a manner superior to the whole of your sex; and I can set at defiance even malice itself. Let me beg your answer by my servant, which will either make me happy or miserable. I have sent a small parcel by the bearer, which 1 hope you will accept as a convincing proof of my integrity; and am,—Yours for ever.

Honoured Father and Mother,

I sent this to inform you, that one Mr Wood, a young man, a cabinet-maker, has paid his addresses to me, and now offers me marriage. 1 have told him I would do nothing without your consent, and therefore have sent this by William Jones, your neighbour, who called on me, and will inform you particularly of his circumstances.

The young man has been in business about two years, and is very regular and sober. The people in the neighbourhood esteem him, and his business is increasing. I think I could live extremely happy with him, but do not choose to give him any promise, until I have first heard from you: what, ever answer you send shall be obeyed by

Dear Child,—We received your letter by Mr Jones, and the character be gives of the young man is so agreeable, that we have no objection to your marrying him. You will seriously consider the duties of that important state; consider well with yourself, that according to your conduct to each