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an open window when there is no Wind – but unluckily a Damp air does not likeme. — It gives me the Rheumatism. — Youare not rheumatic I suppose? —" "Not at all." "That's a great bleſsing. — But perhaps youare nervous." "No – I beleive not. I haveno idea that I am. —" "I am very nervous. –To say the truth — In my own opinion, Nerves are the worstpart of my Complaintsin my own opinion. — My Sisters thinkme Bilious, but I doubt it. —" "You are quite in the right, to doubt it as long asyou poſsibly can, I am sure. –" "If Iwere Bilious, he continued, you know Wine wd .would disagree with me, but italways does me good. – The more Wine I drink (in moderation) the betterI am. — I am always best of an Eveng .Evening – If you had seen me to daybefore Dinner, you wd .would have foundthought thoughtme a very poor creature. —" Charlottecould beleive it —. She kept her countenancehowever, & said — "As far as I can un::derstand what nervous complaints are, I have a great idea of the efficacyof Air & exercise for them: – daily,regular Exercise; – and I should re::commend rather more of it to you than I suspect you are in the habitof taking. —" "Oh! I am very fond of

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