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but the honour of being allied to him; and what advantage may accrue, by the bye, to my family, by setting so fair an example to such members of it as may not have walked altogether in his footsteps.

Well, well, I understand you; but tell me no more of your good-boy stories at present: this cross-fated day has taught me a powerful lesson which makes every other superfluous. (Exuent.