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 Sir, that you have lately behaved in so very particular a manner to my daughter, that it would be highly indiscreet and unpardonable in me, as her mother, any longer to overlook it; I have, therefore, sent for you to know your intentions, from yourself. If your views are dishonourable, I beg you will remove them to some other object. If, on the contrary, you are actuated by honourable principles, it is time you should now declare it, as my daughter’s reputation may be hurt by a continuance of your particularity. In a word, Sir, is it your intention to make my daughter your wife?” As I found there was now a necessity for speaking, I gently squeezed her hand, and said, “Yes.” Thus ended this remarkable courtship with only one word on my side, and still less on that of my intended wife’s.

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