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which might give him pain. He has got a strange crotchet into his head about some key or other, and I don't know what besides, and he has spoken to me very unkindly.

I am sorry for it. But it will soon pass away. Those who are naturally suspicious are often unkind, and repent it afterwards.

And why should I linger here, only to strengthen what is but too strong already—an adversary, which for your sake, dearest Emma, as well as my own, ought to be kept in check. Blessings on you, my sweet and generous friend! Only say that I may again visit you when you come to town with your aunt, and I will take my leave as cheerly as I may.

Surely you won't go now, when we are are all assembling round my aunt's tea-table, on matters of great importance, and you are one of the invited, you know. Be as testy with Sir Cameron as you please, but surely she deserves more courtesy at your hands.

And shall have it too, if it be a courtesy which she will be pleased with, and her little niece does not forbid. I think I hear them assembling;