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this:-Dearest and Best of Sisters,--Never, in all this

world was there such an unfortunate, luckless dog as I--were

it not for your unfailing love I should have

made an end of it all, before now

I write this letter to beg and irant

me another interview, anywhere and at any time you may

name Of course you will think it is more in to fear

I always shall be But

are ent!

(this underlined) I am threatened by a GRAVE DANGER

(this doubly underlined) I am at my wit's end, and

only you can save me, Cleone--you and you only

Chichester has been more than kind, indeed, a true friend

to me! (this also underlined) I would that you could

feel kinder towards hiuardian's spies can intercept it; your precious Captain

has always hated me, daer, should ever have been

allowed to come between brother and sister I shall

journey down to Hawkhurst to see you and shall stay

about until you can contrive to meet me Chichester

may accompany me, and if he should, try to be kinder

to your brother's only re friend How different

are our situations! you surrounded by every luxury,

while I--yet heaven forbid I should forget my manhood

and fill this letter with my woes But if you ever loved

your unfortunate brother, do not fail him in this, Cleone