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248 trifle for the expenses of your journey?

"With every expression of esteem and respect, "I remain your sincere friend, "."

The bank note for twenty pounds, and the letter, dropped from her hand, in an agony of mute thankfulness—it was far beyond her hopes, and she felt as if regret would be ingratitude to Providence.

Edith had watched every turn of her face, while Mrs. Beaumont was employed in examining the contents of the parcel.

She caught up the letter, read it, and grew deadly pale, the tears rose in her eyes, but she did not shed them, she only drew close to Fanny, and kissed her, as much as to say, "You see you may trust me." Fanny commanded her voice sufficiently to read the letter aloud, and in the relief from the fear of destitution, Mrs. Beaumont bore the idea of parting with her daughter better than could have been expected. The parcel itself too distracted her attention.