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Rh am going to ask a favour, it will not be very much trouble, and I have not a friend in the world, unless I can make one of a stranger, you seem so very kind;" but here her utterance failed, and the tears came so fast to her eyes that she could no longer check them, she was soon reassured by the extreme kindness of Mr. Bennett's manner, and in a few words explained their unfortunate circumstances, and her own wish to obtain a situation as governess.

"We have lost sight," continued she, "of all our former friends, but a little enquiry will satisfy you of the truth of my story, aud the Lady who educated me at Brighton would, I am sure, speak kindly of me."

"That you can obtain such a situation," replied Mr. Bennett, "there is no doubt, and as my own circle is large, I feel sure that I can serve you."

"God bless you," exclaimed the grateful girl, when, hearing the door open of Mrs. Beaumont's room, she hastily added, "say nothing of