Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 2 by Samuel Richardson
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Prepare for the day. You'll soon be called upon. Adieu, Mamma Norton's sweet child! ARAB. HARLOWE. *** I transcribed this letter, and sent it to my mother, with these lines: A very few words, my ever-honoured Mamma! If my sister wrote the enclosed by my father's direction, or yours, I must submit to the usage she gave me in it, with this only observation, That it is short of the personal treatment I have received from her. If it be of her own head--why then, Madam--But I knew that when I was banished from your presence--Yet, till I know if she has or has not authority for this usage, I will only write further, that I am Your very unhappy child, CL. HARLOWE. *** This answer I received in an open slip of paper; but it was wet in one |
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