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 *ness. The Admiral, in tears, approached her; lamented his interference; yet spoke with just severity of the offender. "If I know her heart, she will yet return," said Mrs. Seymour. "She will never more return," replied Sophia. "How indeed will she dare appear, after such a public avowal of her sentiments—such a flagrant breach of every sacred duty. Oh, there is no excuse for the mother who thus abandons her children—for the wife who stamps dishonour on a husband's fame—for the child that dares to disobey a father's sacred will?" "Sophia beware. Judge not of others—judge not; for the hour of temptation may come to all. Oh judge her not," said Mrs. Seymour, weeping bitterly; "for she will yet return."

Towards evening Mrs. Seymour again enquired for Calantha. They told her she had not been heard of; her agitation proved too well the doubt she entertained.