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ask admittance which at length I have gain::ed; and now my Adorable Laura (continuedhe taking my Hand) when may I hope to re::ceive that reward of all the painfull suf::ferings I have undergone during the courseof my Attachment to you, to which I have everaspired? Oh! when will you reward mewith Yourself? "

"This instant, Dear and Amiable Edward." (replied I.). We were immediately united bymy Father, who tho'though he had never taken or::ders had been bred to the Church.

adeiu

Laura.

Letter 7th

Laura to Marianne

We remained but a few Days afterour Marriage, in the Vale of Uske –. Aftertaking an affecting Farewell of my Father,

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