He thus describes her to his mother when announcing his engagement:--

"Without flying into raptures,--for I must assure you that my

judgment as well as my affections are consulted upon this

occasion,--without flying into raptures, then, I may safely assure

you that her temper is sweet and cheerful, her understanding good,

and, what I know will give you pleasure, her principles of religion

very serious. Her fortune is five hundred pounds a year."

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