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Not of course that I shall spend the rest of ing andher certain companionship I shall overcome her prejudices,

conquer her aversion, and make her love me--But to have the chance to

do all this it is absolutely necessary that I shall be near her

always--So e is not so far-fetched after all!

And if she will accept me, someday, upon any terms--provided they do

not mean separation--I shall believe that half the battle is won--I feel

ood, even if it is

as baldly brutal as George's!