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'I am, indeed I am, unequal to these moments,' replied Emily, 'you tear

my heart, but I never can consent to this hasty, imprudent proposal!'

'If we could command our time, my Emily, it should not be thus hasty; we

must submit to circumstances'

'We must indeed! I have already told you all one You allowed the force of ue terrors, which have given us both unnecessary anguish

Spare ed'

'Spare you!' cried Valancourt, 'I am a wretch--a very wretch, that have

felt only for ht to have shewn the fortitude of a

ht to have supported you, I! have increased your sufferings

by the conduct of a child! Forgive me, Emily! think of the distraction

of my mind now that I aive one, I shall recollect with bitter remorse

what I have made you suffer, and shall wish in vain that I could see

you, if only for a ain interrupted his voice, and Emily ith him 'I will shew

th; 'I will

not prolong these et n you to his care--O God!--O

God!--protect and bless her!'