Jervis; and the alterations I
have made (for I could not help a few) are of such a nature, as, though
they shew my concern a little, yet must answer the end you are pleased to
say you propose by this letter.
'For God's sake, good sir, pity my lowly condition, and my present great
misery; and let me join with all the rest of your servants to bless that
goodness, which you have extended to every one but the poor afflicted,
heart-broken 'PAMELA.'
I thought, when I had written this letter, and that which he had
prescribed, it would look like placing a confidence in Mrs. Jewkes, to
shew them to her; and I shewed her, at the same time, my master's letter
to me; for I believed the value he expressed for me, would give me credit
with one who professed in every thing to serve him, right or wrong;
though I had so little reason, I fear, to pride myself in it: and I was
not mistaken; for it has seemed to influence her not a little, and she is
at present mighty obliging, and runs over in my praises; but is the less
to be minded, because she praises as much the author of my miseries, and
his honourable intentions, as she calls them; for I see, that she is
capable of thinking, as I fear he does, that every thing that makes for
his wicked will is honourable, though to the ruin of the innocent.
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