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82 "Well, don't cry about it mother," said I; for the tears were gushing from her eyes, "there, let that kiss efface the one I gave Eliza; don't abuse her any more, and set your mind at rest; for I'll promise never to—that is, I'll promise to—to think twice before I take any important step you seriously disapprove of."

So saying, I lighted my candle, and went to bed, considerably quenched in spirit.