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 proach on past transactions. His silence, doubtless, proceeded from other ideas, but he was extremely attentive and tender in his manners.

A carriage at length was announced:—Tis my uncle's," said he in a quick tone. "Hasten, my dear Louisa, to be received as you may wish for." My preparations were few, as I had brought but a small trunk with me. He discharged the expenses at the house, and with trembling limbs, and a beating heart, I seated myself in the carriage. As it drove off, he asked me, for the first time, to whom I had entrusted the management of my house, and who were acquainted with my journey. The first I told him, was given up; my effects in the house of our old friend, and the cause of my journey, a secret to every one. He praised my conduct and prudence; adding, that he hoped that day would see a termination to all my doubts and fears. I thanked him with fervor, and began to make a thousand excuses in my mind