CONTENTS OF VOL. VII.

BOOK IX.

THE PRECEPTOR HUSBAND.

The Morning Ride-Conversation-Character of one whom

they meet-His early Habits and Mode of Thinking-The

Wife whom he would choose-The one chosen-His At-

tempts to teach-In History-In Botany-The Lady's

Proficiency-His Complaint-Her Defence and Triumph-

The Trial ends
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BOOK X.

THE OLD BACHELOR.

A Friend arrives at the Hall-Old Bachelors and Maids-

Relation of one-His Parents-The first Courtship-The

second-The third-Long Interval-Travel-Decline of

Life-The fourth Lady-Conclusion

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BOOK XI.

THE MAID'S STORY.

A Mother's Advice-Trials for a young Lady-Ancient Lovers

-The Mother aWife-Grandmamma-Genteel Economy-

Frederick, a young Collegian-Grandmamma dies-Retreat

with Biddy-Comforts of the Poor-Return Home-Death

of the Husband-Nervous Disorders-Conversion-Fre-

derick a Teacher-Retreat to Sidmouth-Self-examination

-The Mother dies-Frederick a Soldier-Retirement with

a Friend Their Happiness how interrupted-Frederick an

Actor-Is dismissed and supported—A last Adventure

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BOOK XII.

SIR OWEN DALE.

The Rector at the Hall-Why absent-He relates the Story

of Sir Owen-His Marriage-Death of his Lady - His

Mind acquires new Energy-His Passions awake-His

Taste and Sensibility-Admires a Lady-Camilla - Her

Purpose-Sir Owen's Disappointment-His Spirit of Re-

venge-How gratified-The Dilemma of Love-An Example

of Forgiveness-Its Effect
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BOOK XIII.

DELAY HAS DANGER.

Morning Excursion-Lady at Silford, who?-Reflections on

Delay-Cecilia and Henry-The Lovers contracted-Visit

to the Patron-Whom he finds there-Fanny described-

The Yielding of Vanity-Delay-Resentment-Want of Re-

solution-Further Entanglement-Danger-How met-

Conclusion

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BOOK XIV.

THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE.

The Rector of the Parish-His Manner of teaching-Of living

-Richard's Correspondence-The Letters received-Love

that survives Marriage-That dies in Consequence-That
is permitted to die for Want of Care-Henry and Emma,
a Dialogue-Complaints on either Side-And Replies-
Mutual Accusation-Defence of acknowledged Error-
Means of restoring Happiness-The one to be adopted

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TALES OF THE HALL.

BOOK IX.

VOL. II.

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