Page:Evelina (1778 Volume 1).pdf/33

 is the impression which the misfortunes of her mother have made on my heart, that she does not, even for a moment, quit my sight, without exciting apprehensions and terrors which almost overpower me. Such, Madam, is my tenderness, and such my weakness!-But she is the only tie I have upon earth, and I trust to your Ladyship's goodness not to judge of my feelings with severity.

I beg leave to present my humble respects to Mrs. and Miss Mirvan; and have the honour to be, Madam, Your Ladyship's most obedient and most humble servant, .

Dear and Rev. Sir,

last letter gave me infinite pleasure: after so long and tedious an ill-