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Rh trifles to have it in your power to be generous on great occaſions. And the good you intend to do, do quickly; for know that a trifling duty neglected is a great fault, and the preſent time only is at your command.

You are now candidates for my friendſhip, and on your advancement in virtue my regard will in future depend. Write often to me, I will punctually anſwer your letters; but let me have the genuine ſentiments of your hearts. In expreſſions of affection and reſpect, do not deviate from truth to gain what you wiſh for, or to turn a period prettily.

Adieu! when you think of your friend, obſerve her precepts; and let the recollection of my affection give additional weight to the truths which I have endeavoured to inſtill; and, to reward my care, let me hear that you love and practiſe virtue. FINIS.