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" as not to put an humble one out of countenance by 

 << an air of euperiority." 



That the kindness of his manner had something 

 ^iincommonly attractive, 1 can myself bear witness. 

 My acquaintance with him commenced at a period of 

 life when the heart no longer yields to the illusions of 

 fancy. Yet, before I had time to be convinced of 

 his goodness, 1 felt myself drawn towards him by an 

 irresistable charm. I have taken pains to derive the 

 character of this excellent man from authentic sour- 

 ces. One communication, from a very near female 

 relation,* who knew his domestic habits, and even 

 the secrets of his heart, I will give in the words 1 

 received it, which I should but injure by attempting 

 to amend. '* His domestic habits were uncommonly 

 <^ mild and unassuming. Benevolence and charity 

 <^ characterized all his actions. In the cause of his 

 *< friends he spared no exertion, either by day or by 

 " night. His house was always open to them, and 

 "the evening society, which frequently gathered 

 <^ round him, was one of the greatest enjoyments of 

 « his life. His extreme modesty makes it difficult to 

 ♦< particularize any act of his which ought to be men- 

 '^ tioncd ; for, although to do good was his ruling 



* Mr&. Bachc, sister of Di. AVistai. 



