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22 THE DAIRYMAX's DAUGHTER.

whom she statedly lived, and to whom she expected to return in a few days.

Finding that she was wanted in some house- hold duty, I did not remain long with her ; but left her with an assurance that I proposed to visit her parents shortly.

  • ' Sir," said she, " I take it very kind that

you have condescended to leave the company of the rich and converse with the poor. I wish I could have said more to you respecting my owii state of mind. Perhaps I shall be better able another time. When you next visit me, instead of tindin'g me in these noble walls, you will see me in a poor cottage. But I am happiest when there. Once more, Sir, I thank you for your past kindness to me and mine, and may God in many ways bless you for it !"

I quitted the house with no small degree of satisfaction, in consequence of the new ac- quaintance which I had formed. I discovered traces of a cultivated, as well as a spiritual mind. I felt that religious intercourse with those of loM' estate may be rendered eminent- ly useful to others, whose outward station and advantages are far above their own.

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