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 credited, and I am accused of injustice and caprice in separating myself from the Count. 'Tis impossible to argue against prejudice, or to open the eyes of the blind. I submit, therefore to the censures and opinions I cannot controvert; but I will judge for myself; and if I had ever entertained any doubts, your appearance, Madam, must instantly remove them."

I cannot repeat to you a tenth part of the kind and polite attentions we received from this noble-minded lady. My father was affected even to tears, and besought her to add additional value to her favours, by residing with us. She expressed herself obliged to our wishes, but said, the convent was for the present her preferable choice; that it was not unlikely but that hereafter she might pay us a visit; but even that depended on circumstances. "You are not the only one unhappy," said she, taking my hand kindly; "and you have a blessing I never enjoyed, a worthy father." Then rising and taking leave, she said, I should hear from her the