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Miſs Vernon is to be placed at a school in Town be::fore her Mother comes to us, which I am glad of, for her sake & my own. It must be to her advantage tobe separated from her Mother; & a girl of sixteen who has received so wretched an education would not bea very desirable companion here. — Reginald has long wished I know to see this captivating Lady Susan, &we shall depend on his joining our party soon. —I am glad to hear that my Father continues so well,& am, with best Love &c,  CathVernon. —

Letter 4. —

Mr . De Courcy to Mrs . Vernon.

Parklands

My dear Sister

I congratulate you & Mr . Vernon on being about to receive into your family, the most accom::plished Coquette in England. — As a very distinguished Flirt, I have been always taught to consider her; but

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