ABSTRACT
The grief of Matilda, on this rst separation from all her heart held dear, was violent beyond even what the cause might be supposed to demand. e parting words of Mrs. Melbourne respecting Sowerby, the wish implied in them, so di erent from the former expressions of avowed dislike, in which that lady had frequently indulged, a ected her painfully. She feared some mystery was concealed beneath them; yet, nding it vain to attempt to fathom it, relapsed into a dejection from which she was only roused by the receipt of a letter, informing / her of Mr. Melbourne’s health and safe arrival.
