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4 longer truggle with want and orrow), here, I olemnly forgive my educer for all the ills, the accumulated evils which his allurements, his deceit, and cruelty, have for twenty years pat drawn upon me.

My dear child, if you could pare me a trifle—

I have not a farthing in the world—But I am going to market to ell my eggs, and as I come back I’ll give you three-pence—And I’ll be back as oon as ever I can.

There was a time when I was as happy as this country girl, and as willing to ait the poor in ditres. [Retires to the tree and its down.]

Halt! Stand at eae! It is a very hot day—A draught of good wine will not be amis. But firt let me conult my pure. [Takes out a couple of pieces of money, which he turns about in his hand.] This will do for a breakfat the other remains for my dinner; and in the evening I hall be at home. [Calls out] Ha! Halloo! Landlord! [Takes notice of Agatha, who is leaning againt the tree.] Who is that? A poor ick woman! She don’t beg; but her appearance makes me think he is in want. Mut one always wait to give till one is aked? Shall I go without my breakfat now, or loe my dinner?