She promised to assist and befriend her on all occasions, as far as her abilities would reach.

She gradually turned the conversation upon the family of the Greaves; and by degrees informed her, that Sir Launcelot, having learned her situation, was determined to extricate her from all her troubles.

Perceiving her astonished, and deeply affected at this intimation, she artfully shifted the discourse, recommended resignation to the divine will, and observed, that this circumstance seemed to be an earnest of further happiness.
"Oh! I'm incapable of receiving more!" cried the disconsolate widow, with streaming eyes.--"Yet I ought not to be surprised at any blessing that flows from that quarter.

The family of Greaves were always virtuous, humane, and benevolent.

This young gentleman's mother was my dear lady and benefactress:--he himself was suckled at these breasts.