Chapter 4

[1]See a volume of Sermons written by the Rev. P. Houghton.

[1]See a volume of Sermons written by the Rev. P. Houghton.

[2]Is it not permitted in England?

[2]Is it not permitted in England?

[3]Oh! I comprehend: you do not like any should laugh in your presence. Alas! beautiful Helen, one must laugh while one can, when one has the happiness of being in your society; for one runs the risk of crying very soon, and perhaps for life.

[3]Oh! I comprehend: you do not like any should laugh in your presence. Alas! beautiful Helen, one must laugh while one can, when one has the happiness of being in your society; for one runs the risk of crying very soon, and perhaps for life.

[4]But what did you mean with your 'Is it possible?'

[4]But what did you mean with your 'Is it possible?'

[5]For holidays, no: they never came to me every day, till I came hither; but now, all days are holidays to me, and my saint is Saint Helen.

[5]For holidays, no: they never came to me every day, till I came hither; but now, all days are holidays to me, and my saint is Saint Helen.

[6]But what are you seeking? let me look for it. Tell me.

[6]But what are you seeking? let me look for it. Tell me.

[7]Oh, let them go away entirely! These are not the sentiments with which I wish to inspire you.

[7]Oh, let them go away entirely! These are not the sentiments with which I wish to inspire you.

[8]In pity tell me, which of these two characters pleases you the most; but pray do not tell me that I offend you less as a philosopher, for who that is near you can long remain a philosopher?

[8]In pity tell me, which of these two characters pleases you the most; but pray do not tell me that I offend you less as a philosopher, for who that is near you can long remain a philosopher?

[9]You agree then to the justice of my proposition, that near you no one can remain a philosopher?

[9]You agree then to the justice of my proposition, that near you no one can remain a philosopher?


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