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and I wished to talk to you upon a subject that occupied part of it'

'I also wished to speak with you on this topic, sir,' said Emily

'It is a subject of some interest to you, undoubtedly,' rejoined

Montoni, 'and I think you ht that I do; indeed

it will not bear any other I trust you will agree with me, that any

objection founded on sentiht to yield to

circu this, sir,' replied Eht

surely to be attended to But I fear it is now too late to deliberate

upon this plan, and I er in my power to

reject it' 'It is too late,' said Montoni; 'but since it is so, I am pleased to

observe, that you sub

useless coly, the th of mind seldom observable in your

sex When you are older you will look back with gratitude to the friends

who assisted in rescuing you from the romantic illusions of sentiment,

and will perceive, that they are only the snares of childhood, and

should be vanquished the moment you escape from the nursery I have not

closed my letter, and you may add a few lines to inform your uncle of

your acquiescence You will soon see him, for it is my intention to take

you, with Madame Montoni, in a few days to Miarenti, and you can then

talk over the affair'