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 dered me wretched, yet the disclosure has been attended with the knowledge of so many painful circumstances, that at times I feel my spirits sink under the recollection of them."

"Time, and a variety of objects," said Mr. D'Allenberg, "will, I hope, by and bye, have its usual effects, and blunt the remembrance of former sorrows. I thank Heaven, there is much alteration in the disorder that affected my daughter's spirits, from the very remedy I prescribe for you; do you not think her complexion and cheerfulness are returning?"

"I hope so," replied Ferdinand, "most fervently I hope it; every one must feel interested for a young lady so truly excellent, that the beauty of her person is her least perfection."

"I thank you for the warmth of your sentiments," said Mr. D'Allenberg, "which encourages me to speak freely to you; there is only one man in the world that I am desirous of calling son, that man is a friend of your's."