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 ragement, without appearing too forward; for he was a trict Oberver of all Rules of Decorum. In this, however, he eaily ucceeded; for as the Captain was always on the Look-out, no Glance, Geture, or Word, ecaped him.

The Satisfaction which the Captain received from the kind Behaviour of Mis Bridget, was not a little abated by his Apprehenions of Mr. Allworthy; for, notwithtanding his diintereted Profeions, the Captain imagined he would, when he came to act, follow the Example of the ret of the World, and refue his Conent to a Match, o diadvantageous in point of Interet, to his Siter. From what Oracle he received this Opinion, I hall leave the Reader to determine; but, however he came by it, it trangely perplexed him how to regulate his Conduct o, as at once to convey his Affection to the Lady, and to conceal it from her Brother. He, at length, reolved to take all private Opportunities of making his Addrees; but in the Preence of Mr. Allworthy to be as reerved, and as much upon his Guard as was poible; and this Conduct was highly approved by the Brother.