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"It is impossible Can you quarrel with a man because he has deceived Cornelia? How cruel that would be to the child! You"

"It is a terrible position I see not how I can endure it"

"Put Cornelia before everything"

"The best plan is to reer Why not take her to visit your brother Joseph? He has long desired you to do so"

"Go to Philadelphia NOW! Joseph tells onebut balls and dinners are thought of; even the Quakers are to be seen in the finest modes and materials at entertainments; and Cornelia will hardly escape the fever of fashion and social gaiety She has many acquaintances there"

"I do not wish her to escape it A change of hue of air, or diet She has had too e Hyde, and Madareatly taken with Boston, and thinks of opening an office there"

"Very prudent of Rem What chance has he in New York with Ha prey? Make your arrangements as soon as possible to leave New York"

"You are sure that you are right in choosing Philadelphia?"

"Yes--while Hyde is in New York Write to your brother to-day; and as soon as Cornelia is a little stronger, I will go with you to Philadelphia"

"And stay with us?"

"That is not to be expected I have too much to do here,"