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The repugnance Lucy had felt to mention her vow, had not all

diminished, but she resolved to overcome it, and to disclose the

circumstance to her mother in this conversation, which would

probably be the last they should have for a long time.

No sooner were they left alone, than Agnes, with an animated

countenance, but in a low voice, said, "I have great news to tell

you," and she related her unexpected good fortune.

"God bless this signor," said Lucy; "you have now enough to live

comfortably yourself, and also to benefit others."