 for she had received an express command from her father never to entertain the least acquaintance or correspondence with Dr. Tunstall, but to look on Mr. Ellison as her husband, and she feared he would never revoke the decree; since, beside the many reasons, which she was sensible there was for preferring him to the Doctor, his generosity had added one, that with her father was insurmountable, by declining the acceptance of a fortune.
She proceeded to say, that she had nothing to expect but her father's anger, which was impetuous and dreadful; all, therefore, she had to ask of Mr. Ellison, who, she hoped would rather think her unfortunate than ungrateful, was, that he would, as far as lay in

his power, mitigate her father's rage, and prevail with him to let her live peaceably in her present condition; for she relinquished all hopes of changing it; and did it with the less concern, as she imagined his partiality for her might render it more vexatious to him to see her married to another, than merely to be disappointed of her himself.
It is unnecessary to describe the effect Miss Allin's words had upon Mr. Ellison. She felt so lively a compassion for him, that she forgot her own grief, and said every thing she thought might contribute to his consolation, except what alone could prove effectual; but, as she was fully determined to adhere strictly to her engagement, she carefully avoided giving him the least room to hope a change in her sentiments.
As soon as his mind was a little composed, he took his leave; assuring her that he would try every means to secure her peace, though he was not yet sufficiently master of his thoughts, to see the manner in which it

would be most adviseable for him to proceed.
Each returned to their respective houses, but with different sensations; she found her heart much lightened, since she had acquainted her generous lover with the state of it; but he carried back despair instead of uncertainty.
However, after some time spent in reflection, he grew resigned and patient, and, notwithstanding his disappointment, he was ardently desirous to restore Miss Allin to the happiness, of which he had for a time deprived her; and resolved to perform his promise more effectually than she could expect.
Accordingly, three days after he had received his sentence from her, he sent an invitation to Mr. Allin to dine with him; and took that opportunity of acquainting him, that, since he was last at his house, he had learnt that Miss
