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thought," she said, "you were resolved to have four hundred pounds."—"I was," he replied, "but I changed my mind; for a reason that I shall by and by explain to you, and of which my dear Maria will approve."—"That," she replied, "I am convinced I shall. How long a time do you think the work will require?"—"A year and a half may finish it, and leave me time for periodical labours. Last year our income, besides our own four hundred, was six hundred, and this year it will be more."—"Yes," said Maria, "it was in all a thousand, and I dare say will be twelve hundred; and if we cannot be happy on such a revenue, with our growing prospects from my uncle, and your grandfather and uncle Wentbridge, we should be dissatisfied with the fortunes of my brother and Louisa, your sister and Sir Edward Hambden."—"It is not im-