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in the most affectionate manner in onechair, than the Door suddenly opened & anaged gentleman with a sallow face & old pink Coat, partly by intention & partly thro'through weak::neſs was at the feet of the lovely Charlotte,declaring his attachment to her & beseechingher pity in the most moving manner.
Not being able to resolve to make anyone miserable, she consented to becomehis wife; where upon the Gentleman left theroom & all was quiet.
Their quiet however continued buta short time, for on a second openingof the door a young & Handsome Gentlemanwith a new blue coat, & entered & intreatedfrom the lovely Charlotte, permiſsion topay to her, his addreſses.