290 CAROLINE REGAINS HER FORTUNE. 



LETTER XXXIV. 



FROM CAROLINE TO EMILY. 



DEAR EMILY, 



The report you heard of Mr. Campbell's pro- 

 sperity is true. Several things, besides the advanta- 

 geous sale of his West Indian property, have contri- 

 buted to make him, once more, a man of fortune; 

 particularly the death of his eldest brother, who, be- 

 ing a rich bachelor, has left him a considerable sum of 

 money. These circumstances, uniting with his own 

 exertions and skill in business, have reinstated his 

 affairs, and enabled him to repay me what is my 

 due. I had a letter from him last week, in which 

 he informs me of these particulars, and, in the kind- 

 est manner, invites me to return to his house, where 

 he assures me I shall always find an affectionate 

 home. This proposal I cannot accept, though I feel 

 very grateful for that, and many former marks of 

 paternal regard. Yet the sacrifice would be too 

 gi'eat. The alteration in my taste and habits has 

 unfitted me for a town life ; and my attachment to 



