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Wedn. May 3 I am astonished that my mother should take such a step -- purely to exercise an unreasonable act of authority; and to oblige the most remorseless hearts in the world. If I find that I can be of use to you, either by advice or information, do you think I will not give it! -- Were it to any other person, much less dear to me than you are, do you think, in such a case, I would forbear giving it?
Mr. Hickman, who pretends to a little casuistry in such nice matters, is of opinion that I ought not to decline such a correspondence thus circumstanced. And it is well he is; for my mother having set me up, I must have somebody to quarrel with.