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ever disgrace thyself, and distress me, by associating with the most vile.
Thou wert wonderfully snatched from a sink of pollution.
I hoped thou wouldst appreciate the favor, and take a fresh start in life, determined to do well.
Better, far better, for thee to have lingered out a wretched existence in Bloomingdale Asylum, than to continue in such a course as that thou entered upon in Philadelphia.
My heart is pained while I write.
Indeed, thou art seldom out of my mind.
Most earnestly, and affectionately, I beseech thee to change thy course.
Restrain evil thoughts and banish them from thee.
Try to keep thy mind quiet, and stayed upon thy Heavenly Father.
He has done much for thee.
He has followed thee in all thy wanderings.
Ask him to forgive thy iniquity, and he will have mercy on thee.
Thou mayest yet be happy thyself, and make those happy who have taken a deep interest in thy welfare.
But if thou art determined to pursue evil courses, after all that has been done for thee, let me tell thee thy days will be brief and full of trouble; and I doubt not thou wilt end them within the walls of a prison.
I hope better things of thee.
If thou doest well, it will afford encouragement to assist others; but if thy conduct is bad, it may be the means of prolonging the sufferings of many others.
I am still thy friend, and disposed to do all I can for thee.’
In her answer, she says: ‘Oh, frail woman!
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Boston, J. P. Jewett and Company; Cleveland, Ohio: Jewett, Proctor and Worthington; London; Low and Company, 1854.
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