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 mind. She was as agreeably disappointed in me, as I was in her: for she thought it impossible that a person could be so suddenly raised, without assuming some airs of arrogance and self-conceit. But I had seen enough of this to be upon my guard, lest my heart should be puffed up; and had always thought it a base thing in a person, who saw themselves regarded more than others, to take advantage of it for the indulgence of their own capricious humours. For twelve years, Mademoiselle and I went on hand in hand, labouring for the good of our pupils; and had the pleasure of seeing them grow up, under our eyes, promising to be blessings to the land, and the pleasure and glory of all their connections.

My lord and lady doated [sic] on their children; and well they might, for never were any like them. The young ladies, so graceful, so sweet-tempered, and so accomplished! and the young gentlemen, so well behaved, and at the same time so