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years, and have not averaged a loss of three pounds 

 on each ! It is not less instructive to add, that from 

 a horse's fault, I have never broken a limb, or 

 strained a muscle ; yet my saddle has been more 

 familiar to me than my sofa. I heartily wish you 

 th same good fortune, and with the wish I take 

 my leave. 



