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Elizabeth had the satisfaction of receiving an answer to her

letter as soon as she possibly could. She was no sooner in

possession of it, than hurrying into the little copse, where she

was least likely to be interrupted, she sat down on one of the

benches, and prepared to be happy; for the length of the letter

convinced her that it did not contain a denial.

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"My dear Niece,