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Their two youngest Girls were lifted fromthe Coach — Emma sunk breathleſs on a Sopha. A footman came to announce toher the arrival of Company; her heartwas too full to contain its afflictions.A confidante was neceſsary — In Thomasshe hoped to experience a faithfull one —for one she must have & Thomas wasthe only one at Hand. To him she unbosomedherself without restraint & after owningher paſsion for young Willmot, requestedhis advice in what manner she shouldconduct herself uin1 the melancholy Disappointment under which she la::boured.

Thomas, who would gladly have

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