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Rh Its arrival was an event in a life so monotonous as their's. It contained a handsome shawl for herself, brown merino dresses for the two girls, some various silks and worsteds, which showed that the kind donor had noted Mrs. Beaumont's own employ, a variety of books, a box of colours, pencils, and a kind note to Edith.

The kindness was felt even more than the service. There was also another note addressed to Miss Beaumont, in a lady's hand. She broke the pale lilac seal and read the contents.

"Mrs. Bennett informs Miss Beaumont that, in consequence of Mrs. Cameron's recommendation, she is willing to give her a trial, though she thinks Miss B. very young.

"Mrs. Bennett begs no time may be lost, as she is going to Brighton and wants the children settled first. She will give Miss B. the same salary as her predecessor, a hundred guineas, though she must say it is a large sum for such a young person: but Mrs. Cameron says that Miss Beaumont is highly accomplished, hopes that they have not