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 other, you must either be happy or miserable, There are many occurrences in life, in which the best of men’s tempers may be ruffled, on account of losses or disapointments? if your husband should at any time be so, endeavour to make him as easy as possible. Be careful of every thing he commitsto your keeping; and never affect to appear superior to your station; although your circumstances may be easy, yet whilst in trade you will find a continual want of money for many different purposes. It is possible some may despise you, but they will be forced in the end to acknowledge the duties of a married state. May God direct you in every thing for the best, is the sincere prayer of

O Madam, madam!—I am neither blind nor deaf—I can both see and hear!—Your partiality for Mr Careless is every day before my eyes, and your tenderness for him has now reached my ears, But why have you deceived me? why promised constancy and love, and drove one to madness and despair? What action of my life has merited this base return? Have I not loved?—Yes, cruel beauty; doated to distraction; and wherefore use me thus ? As I cannot bear the thought of being a dupe any longer, I wish to know your real and candid sentiments. If it be your pleasure that all our former vows—all our fond protestations should be revoked, I am content; for I despise a lifeless hand. The heart is the chief of my ambition. Your candour therefore will greatly oblige, Madam,—Your distracted lover.

My Dear Caroline,—You have often declare!