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Chapter 29

Before the housemaid had lit their fire the next day,

or the sun gained any power over a cold gloomy morning

in January, Mary Ann, only half dressed,

was kneeling against one of the window seats,

for the sake of all the little light she could command from it,

and writing as fast as a continual flow of tears would permit her.

In this situation, Eleanor, roused from sleep

by her agitation and sobs, first perceived her.

And after observing her for a few moments with silent anxiety,

said, in a tone of the most considerate gentleness.

Mary Ann, may I ask, no, Eleanor, she replied,

ask nothing, you will soon know all.

The sort of desperate calmness with which this was said

lasted no longer than while she spoke,

and was immediately followed by a return of the same excessive affliction.

It was some minutes before she could go on with her letter,

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