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LETTER XXV. A Gentleman desirous of discontinuing
his Addresses.

Long Branch, June 5, 1914.
Dear Rose:

Whatever may be your future lot in life, and whatever change may take place in your circumstances, of this be assured, if put to the test, in me you will find a steadfast friend and one ever ready to protect your interests. I make this avowal from a deep feeling of respect which long experience of your worth has implanted within me, but in doing so (and believe me it is a declaration that causes me inexpressible pain to utter), I have also to make another avowal for which I apprehend you are little prepared, and which I fear may give some shock to your feelings. My dear Rose, with pain I utter it,-- I must resign all hopes of our future union. Ask me not wherefore; my answer would inflict an additional pang in the breasts of both. This is no hasty resolve; I have deliberately weighed it, and know it to be essential to our mutual happiness and welfare. Whatever letters I may have of yours I will dispose of as you think fit; and if you prefer it will in- close them to you under seal; entreating however that you will grant me the indulgence of being allowed to keep only one, as a memorial of the past; and with this request I bid you a painful but affectionate adieu, and entreat you will believe me,

Ever yours sincerely,

Everett Randall.

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