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 CHAPTER I.

20th, 1826.—The fifth anniversary of my wedding day, and I trust, the last I shall spend under this roof. My resolution is formed my plan concocted, and already partly put in execution. My conscience does not blame me, but while the purpose ripens, let me beguile a