George Godfrey. My Father dies – My Mother is much distressed on accou

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George Godfrey. My Father dies – My Mother is much distressed on account of his loss – I display some very amiable qualities – My Mother consults my Father’s relations on a new offer of marriage – They give their advice, and she acts as might be expected – My Mother goes to a new Residence, and I get something for myself.

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ABSTRACT

‘My dear Margery,’ said my father to my mother, as she sat by his bedside, ‘it is of no use going on so. Dry your eyes;’ (here my mother shed a flood of tears.) ‘Think on me sometimes when I am gone, but do not afflict yourself too much.’