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LADY ANNE GRANARD.

in their attentions, and those of the latter appeared to yield the patient some comfort, for even when he could not speak, his eye surveyed him with apparent pleasure, and, when he could utter it, the name of Glentworth several times broke from his lips. As no one understood him so well as Georgiana, she was the person to whom Lady Anne from time to time applied for information. On this circumstance being mentioned, she observed, "It was rather odd he mentioned the name in kindness; had he done it with a curse, it would have been no wonder, though that would not have applied to her son-in-law."

"My uncle has no other feelings than kind ones, to any human being. I understood him to say, that Mr. Glentworth and he had been equal sufferers from some wicked man, but that he now forgave even that man, and trusted my brother would do the same."

"I am glad he did say so—that he could say so; it makes me happy."

"And I think he wants to see Mr. Glentworth about his will, but Sir Edward said that was immaterial, he should do as well; to which uncle assented."