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Rh in our eſtimation. Beſides, a kind of groſs familiarity, takes place of decent affection; and the reſpect, which alone can render domeſtic intimacy a laſting comfort, is loſt before we are aware of it.

CHAP. XII.

Behaviour to Servants.—True Dignity of Character.

HE children not coming down to breakfaſt one morning at the usual time, Mrs. Maſon went herſelf to enquire the reaſon; and as ſhe entered the apartment, heard Mary ſay to the maid who aſſiſted her, I wonder at your impertinence, to talk thus to me—do you know who you are ſpeaking to?—ſhe was going on; but Mrs. Maſon interrupted her, and anſwered the queſtion—to a little girl, who is only aſſiſted becauſe ſhe is weak. Mary ſhrunk back abaſhed, and Mrs. Maſon continued; Rh