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speak with him before he went. — He came immedi::ately. The angry emotions which had marked every feature when we last parted, were partially sub::dued. He seemed astonished at the summons, & looked as if half wishing & half fearing to be softened bywhat I might say. —

If my Countenance expreſsed what I aimed at,it was composed & dignified — & yet with a de::gree of pensiveneſs which might convince himthat I was not quite happy. —

"I beg your pardon Sir, for the liberty I have ta::ken in sending to you, said I; but as I have just learnt your intention of leaving this place today, I feel it my duty to entreat that you will not on my account shorten your visit here, even anhour. — I am perfectly aware that after what haspaſsed between us, it would ill suit the feelingsof either to remain longer in the same house. —

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