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in the most affectionate manner in one
chair, than the Door suddenly opened & an
aged gentleman with a sallow face & old pink
Coat, partly by intention & partly thro' weak:
:neſs
was at the feet of the lovely Charlotte,
declaring his attachment to her & beseeching
her pity in the most moving manner.
Not being able to resolve to make anyone miserable, she consented to become his wife; where upon the Gentleman left the room & all was quiet.
Their quiet however continued but a short time, for on a second opening of the door a young & Handsome Gentleman with a new blue coat, & entered & intreated from the lovely Charlotte, permiſsion to pay to her, his addreſses.
