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"But it is fortunate," thought she, "that I have something to

wish for. Were the whole arrangement complete, my disappointment

would be certain. But here, by carrying with me one ceaseless

source of regret in my sister's absence, I may reasonably hope to

have all my expectations of pleasure realized. A scheme of which

every part promises delight can never be successful; and general

disappointment is only warded off by the defence of some little

peculiar vexation."