--O the joy that fills my
mind on these proud hopes! on these delightful prospects!--It is too
mighty for me, and I must sit down to ponder all these things, and to
admire and bless the goodness of that Providence, which has, through so
many intricate mazes, made me tread the paths of innocence, and so amply
rewarded me for what it has itself enabled me to do! All glory to God
alone be ever given for it, by your poor enraptured daughter!----
I will now continue my most pleasing relation.
As the chariot was returning home from this sweet airing, he said, From
all that has passed between us in this pleasing turn, my Pamela will see,
and will believe, that the trials of her virtue are all over from me:
But, perhaps, there will be some few yet to come of her patience and
humility. For I have, at the earnest importunity of Lady Darnford, and
her daughters, promised them a sight of my beloved girl: And so I intend
to have their whole family, and Lady Jones, and Mrs. Peters's family, to
dine with me once in a few days. And, since I believe you would hardly
choose, at present, to grace the table on the occasion, till you can do
it in your own right, I should be glad you would not refuse coming down
to us if I should desire it; for I would preface our nuptials, said the
dear gentleman! O what a sweet word was that!--with their good opinion
of your merits: and to see you, and your sweet manner, will be enough for
that purpose; and so, by degrees, prepare my neighbours for what is to
follow: And they already have your character from me, and are disposed to
admire you.
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