"He was too upright a character for me to enjoy with any comfort--a few years back.

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I'm trying harder than you ever had to, Letty.
You always desired to be decent; I didn't." He shook both her hands heartily.
"You deserve every atom of your happiness, you dear, sweet girl! I only wish you were safely out of here and back in the North!" Letty began to cry softly: "Forgive me, please; I'm not naturally as tearful as this.