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this Morning merely from having taken Leaveof Mrs Marlowe who with her Husband, Brotherand Child are to leave Bristol this Morning.I am sorry to have them go because they are theonly family with whom we have any ac::quaintance, but I never thought of crying; tobe sure Eloisa & Mrs Marlowe have always beenmore together than with me, and have thereforecontracteda kind of an affection for each other, which doesnot make Tears so inexcusable in them as theywould be in me. The Marlowes are going to Town;Cleveland accompanies them; as neither Eloisanor I could catch him I hope that You or Matildamay have better Luck. I know not when weshall leave Bristol, Eloisa's Spirits are so low

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