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compassion, and he thus addressed her: ‘If I will get a place for thee in some respectable family where they will be kind to thee, wilt thou give me thy word that thou wilt be honest and steady, and try to do thy duty.’
Her countenance brightened, and she eagerly answered, ‘Yes I will! And thank God and you too, the longest day I have to live.’
He exerted his influence in her behalf, and procured a situation for her as head-nurse at the almshouse.
She was well contented there, and behaved with great propriety.
Seventeen years afterward, when Friend Hopper had not seen her for a long time, he called to inquire about her, and was informed that during all those years, she had been an honest, sober, and useful woman.
She was rejoiced to see him again, and expressed lively gratitude, for the quiet and comfortable life she enjoyed through his agency.
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