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He had been present when the curate requested his wife to

undertake her benevolent journey, and had not only given his

approbation, but would have added his own persuasions, if that

had been necessary; and now that the ceremonies of the church,

and above all, the sermon of the cardinal, had given an impetus

to his amiable feelings, he returned home with an ardent desire

to know if the enterprise had succeeded, and to see the poor

innocent girl in safety.