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James Edward Austen  opportunity of becoming acquaintedwith that sweet girl Augusta HallifaxHalifaxOr Rather (thought Kitty,) of seeing my drdear MaryWynn again – MrsPercival Peterson in answer toMrs Stanley's invitation replied – That shelooked upon London as the hot house of Vice where virtue had long been banished from Society & wickedneſs of every description wasdaily gaining ground — that Kitty was of herself sufficiently inclined to give wayto, & indulge in vicious inclinations – & therefore was the last girl in the world to be trusted in London, as she would be totallyunable to withstand temptation  

After the departure of the Stanleys Kitty returned to her usual occupations, but alas! they had lost their power of pleasing Her bower alone retained its interest inher feelings, & perhaps that was oweingto the particular remembranceit brought to her mind of EdwdEdward Stanley

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