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Pelham
Complete

CHAPTER IV
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Nothing, my dear son, is like a liaison (quite innocent of course) with a woman of celebrity in the world.

In marriage a man lowers a woman to his own rank; in an affaire du coeur he raises himself to her's.

I need not, I am sure, after what I have said, press this point any further.
"Write to me and inform me of all your proceedings.

If you mention the people who are at Garrett Park, I can tell you the proper line of conduct to pursue with each.
"I am sure that I need not add that I have nothing but your real good at heart, and that I am your very affectionate mother, "Frances Pelham.
"P.S.

Never talk much to young men--remember that it is the women who make a reputation in society." "Well," said I, when I had read this letter, and adjusted my best curl, "my mother is very right, and so now for Lady Roseville." I went down stairs to breakfast.


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