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"And let the aspiring youth beware of love, -- / Of the smooth glance beware; for 'tis too late / When on his heart the torrent softness pours; / Then wisdom prostrate lies, and fading fame / Dissolves in air away. " / THOMSON.
A few months passed over the heads of Ellen Langton and her admirers, unproductive of events, that, separately, were of sufficient importance to be related. The summer was now drawing to a close; and Dr. Melmoth had received information that his friend's arrangements were nearly completed, and that by the next home-bound ship he hoped to return to his native country. The arrival of that ship was daily expected.