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ters; but hitherto they are distinguished by their 

 gentleness, activity, and affectionate dispositions. 



With this happy family I pass much of my time in 

 a very agreeable manner ; perfect intimacy subsisting 

 between them and Mrs. Saville. I am neither dull 

 nor solitary with such associates. My mind is opened 

 to new views ; I see things in a different light ; and 

 this retirement, which would formerly have been a 

 banishment, is now my choice. My amusements, my 

 employments are new ; but they have not less zest 

 than my former ones, and they afford far greater va- 

 riety than one dull round of visiting and public diver- 

 sions. 



Adieu, my Emily : write soon, and you will give 

 pleasure to your sincerely affectionate 



Caroline. 



