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father and mother are right — that, 
without money, matrimony is impru¬ 
dent — penury will follow — he will 
forget his vows and leave you to sigh 
alone — but you may imagine that 
Love is every thing—that he is irre¬ 
sistible—that Henry will adore you 
to the last moment of his existence ; 
will prefer a crust in a cottage with 
you to wealth and honours in a palace 
without you. They may tell you that 
this is mere romance—granted ; but 
Love and Secrecy are sworn friends 
and act in concert. 
“ See, here is a bouquet offered by 
an old woman — untie the ribbon 
and read. 4 1 will have a carriage 
