I could not bear it, Louisa. I burst away.

What rash impulse was it that hurried me forward to tempt this

trial?--Alas! It was the vain hope, for vain it appears to be, he might

have retracted.

My heart is too full to proceed--Heaven bless you!--Heaven bless you,

my dear friend!--You see how weak I am.

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