An Antidote to the Miseries of Human Life in the History of the Widow Placid a
An Antidote to the Miseries of Human Life in the History of the Widow Placid a
James Beresford
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Manded, to call upon him in the moment of dis- tress and difficulty. "-. " [ hope, " rejoined Mi. S Finakin, « you have not forgotten your prayer on this occasion, for it might be useful to others; as you say it was immediately answered. " I saw clearly this speech of Miss ^ Buakin was intended for an attempt at irony, and not expressive of any wish to hear the quakei's prayer-but Mrs. Placid not so understanding it, gravely answered, - I marvel thou shouldest suppose any thing so unna- tural a...s my using a form of words at such a June ture. My prayer was entirely mental, and wholly unconnected ; it is therefore out of my power to repeat it. The support which [ was aflorded was presence of mind, and fortitude. I was enabled' to address the men in nearly these terms: — " Ye have both entered my house at this time, doubtless with an intention of robbery— be kind- hearted on the occasion— and especially consider the poor old woman who is in that bed in a dyin^r, state, for if she awakes and sees you, it may has- |ten her end.
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