76 VIRTUE EXCITES EMULATION. 



self any praise^ she frequently remarks, that much of 

 the applause the best receive, is because their per- 

 verse inclinations are not seen. 



Can I live with such a woman, and not endeavour, 

 at a humble distance, to imitate her virtues ? My 

 misfortunes, as they appear in the eye of the world, 

 have been the greatest blessing that has been bestow- 

 ed on your happy 



Caroline. 



