24 THE AMERICAN POLITE LETTER WRITER. brance my dear deceased husband. At the same time, you may visit my house the same as when my.husband was alive, but you need never ex p< ct any nearer friendship from me, as my intention is never to marry again, therefore you need not dream about me any more, as it may be nothing but the fancy of the mind that caused your dreams. 1 remain with respect, your friend, JANE FORTUNATE. LETTER XXL From a Young Lady to a Beautiful Youn^ Man with a great fortune, with whom sh, it in love. Sir— Perhaps you will think it strange to receive letter from a person so far below you in wealth as I am, hut when you reflect on the cause that induces me to write, you may'not Save an unfavourable opinion concerning me. fortune has not lavished her smiles on me, hope Heaven has, and although I am no' rich, still ( have the same spirit as if I possess- cd all the treasures of the east. 1 can boast
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