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is the impression which the misfortunes of her mother have made on my heart, that she does not, even for a moment, quit my sight, without exciting apprehensions and terrors which almost overpower me. Such, Madam, is my tenderness, and such my weakness!-But she is the only tie I have upon earth, and I trust to your Ladyship's goodness not to judge of my feelings with severity.
I beg leave to present my humble respects to Mrs. and Miss Mirvan; and have the honour to be,
Madam,
Your Ladyship's most obedient
and most humble servant,
Arthur Villars.
LETTER III.
[Written some months after the last.]
Lady Howard to the Rev. Mr. Villars.
Howard Grove, March 8.
Dear and Rev. Sir,
Your last letter gave me infinite pleasure: after so long and tedious an ill-ness,
