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LETTER XL. In the Negative.

Kingston, July 14, 1914.
Dear Sir:

I have just perused the flattering letter with which you have favored me. Of late, whilst enjoying the pleasure of your company I have not failed to observe that your behavior towards myself has been more than ordinarily attentive; and that on more than one occasion you have rendered yourself of essential service to my interests. Such conduct has not failed in attaining my favor and friendship, but has not had the effect of inspiring a deeper passion -- a passion which I have totally renounced, for reasons which it is immaterial for me to state. Had I allowed myself to suppose that the attentions to which I have just alluded were prompted by any other feeling but that of simple friendship, I should certainly have endeavored to repress them. Hence you may infer, that, while I decline the honor of your addresses, I still remain, with best wishes for your future welfare,

Dear Sir,

Your sincere friend,

Mart Pease.
To Robert Craddock, Esq.

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