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Rh all in your power to allay her sufferings, as well as to provide against the increase of her malady."

Highly flattered by this compliment paid to his abilities, Melliphant, with a very respectful bow, withdrew.

"A man of worth and talent," said the General to Rosilia; "we may esteem ourselves fortunate, in having made his timely acquaintance, seeing that he takes such a real interest in your mother's case."

"I fear," returned Rosilia, "my mother's illness has not yet arrived at its crisis; and I am now obliged, by conforming to Mr. Melliphant's advice, to give up my attendance upon her to another."

"I am aware, my dear cliild," replied the General, "of your tender solicitude on your mother's behalf: let us hope her illness will take a more favourable turn, and may be shorter than we at present are led to conceive. At all events, you must try and support yourself for my sake, having now become my only companion. It is to you, Rosilia, I look for present comfort; and it will be for you Rosilia, for your sake alone, in case emergency require it, I shall be inspired with fortitude; therefore do not let us forget that we have a mutual claim upon each other."

It was in similar language this kind parent ever addressed her; and from which Rosilia, from her deep filial regard for him, was then enabled to resist the attacks of sorrow.

The nurse recommended by Melliphant seemed,