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I entreat you in Edward St . — You will not find him a heavy companion, & I allow you to flirt with him as much as you like. At the same timedo not forget my real interest; – say all that you can to convince him that I shall be quite wretchedif he remain here; – you know my reasons — Pro::priety & so forth. — I would urge them more myself, but that I am impatient to be rid ofhim, as Manwaring comes within half an hour.

Adeiu. SV. —

Letter 32.

Mrs . Johnson to Lady Susan —

Edward St .

My dear Creature,

I am in agonies, & know not what todo, nor what you can do. — Mr . De Courcy arrived,just when he should not. Mrs . Manwaring hadthat instant entered the House, & forced herself

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