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dam, makes me happy, though I can't forget poor Bertha: alas, your ladyship, the was a good and faithful wife; she knew nothing about my lady—poor soul, she kept no secrets from me." He seemed to feel a reproach for his secresy.
"My honest friend, (said the Marquis) your kindness and fidelity to our dear sister deserves reward; in this house you may rest free from care the remainder of your days, and I will settle two hundred livres on you yearly besides."
Joseph again dropt on his knees, "God bless your honour! God bless the dear ladies!" And he hurried out of the room, tears of thankfulness running down his cheeks.
"Good creature! (cried Matilda, wiping her eyes) may the rest of your life be peaceful and happy."
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