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of amendment. As he is young, and not hardened in 

 vice, hopes may be entertained that he will keep his 

 word, and afford his master the satisfaction of hav- 

 ing, by well-timed lenity, saved a fellow-creatm*e from 

 ruin. 



Dinner is announced : I have only time to bid you 

 adieu, and close my letter. 



Caroline. 



