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'WELL, Bridget, I must go to the Anson this afternoon. I have been to the watch-house, and there found our lady; she will have three months. As we feared, she made her way to the Labour in Vain instead of to the orphan school. I have refused to appear on her behalf, believing that the punishment will do her good, this being the third offence. Now don't look so vexed; steel that tender heart of yours, or you will never do for out here. You may go with me. Are you a clever physiognomist?'

'Pretty well; but I shall not have much choice on which to exercise my talents, shall I uncle?'

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