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they would be in readiness to attend
her, and soon af.erwards took her leave.

When the stranger was departed,
Charles and Rosa made many inquiries
of Dame Morgan concerning her;
which the good woman either could
not, or did not answer.

The lady was punctual to her ap-
pointment. “ You must prepare,” said
she, as soon as she had entered and
taken a seat, “‘ for a long walk, and a
mountainous one; but when weare tired
we can sit down and rest ourselves, and
take a view of the mountains. I have
brought a few things which may serve to
refresh us when we are weary.” Thus
saying, she displayed a very pretty
work-basket, formed in wicker-work,

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