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304 childhood and unoffending youth, wisely and gratefully accepting the blessings she enjoyed as far more than equivalent for the affection denied. All things were conducted with propriety, and both funerals were duly attended; after which, the poor girls, who had so long "borne the burden of the day," removed from their miserable dwelling to one or other of their sisters, drinking the waters of consolation at the well-spring of life, and renewing those sweet memories which render early affection as permanent as it is lovely. Arthur was not long before he ventured to visit Georgiana, who might, perhaps, look upon him, and think of his sad case. "In truth 'twas strange and wonderous pitiful;" yet it is certain she did not the less rejoice