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 world, who was before dead to her friends, is now released from all her cares, and is happy, I trust, in Heaven!

"This event ought not, Sir, to afflict you. My uncle and myself attended her; with him she was some time alone, but before both she confessed herself unworthy of your affection, that she had deceived and injured you. She lamented most bitterly your supposed death, the report of which I believe accelerated her's, because she accused herself as the primary cause of all your misfortunes. Not to dwell on this melancholy subject, she died a true penitent, entreating mercy for her offences, and imploring blessings on her dear child, who had long before mourned the loss of his mamma, and was therefore spared any further concern.

"My uncle, who is confined to his bed with the gout, orders me to express his transports of joy for your health and safety.—The letters which conveyed the intelligence of your death had nearly deprived him of life,