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 assuredly shall."—"Have I not a fortune in my own right, sir?" said Celinda. "The more is the pity," said Mr. Toobad: "but I can find means, miss; I can find means. There are more ways than one of breaking in obstinate girls." They parted for the night with the expression of opposite resolutions, and, in the morning, the young lady's chamber was found empty, and, what was become of her, Mr. Toobad had no clue to conjecture. He continued to investigate town and country in search of her, visiting and re-visiting Nightmare Abbey at intervals, to consult with his friend Mr. Glowry. Mr. Glowry agreed with Mr. Toobad that this was a very flagrant instance of filial disobedience and rebellion; and Mr. Toobad declared, that, when he discovered the fugitive, she should find that "the devil was come unto her, having great wrath."