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her imprudent departure from her Aunts,& whose death was sincerely lamentedby every one who knew her. Among themost afflicted of her freinds were LadyWilliams, Miſs Johnson & the Duke; the2 lafirst 1of whom had having a most sincere regard forher, more particularly Alice, who hadspent a whole evening in her company &had never thought of her since. His Grace'saffliction may likewise be easily accounted for, since he lost one for whom he had ex::perienced during the last ten days, a tenderaffection & sincere regard. He mourned herloſs with unshaken constancy for the nextfortnight at the end of which time, hegratified the ambition of Caroline Simpson

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