She hoped I would pardon the liberty which she had taken by introducing herself to my notice.

She expressed a trust that the Lord would overrule both the death of her sister and the personal acquaintance with me that resulted from it, to a present and future good, as it respected herself and also her parents, with whom she statedly lived, and to whom she expected to return in a few days.
Finding that she was wanted in some household duty, I did not remain long with her, but left her with an assurance that I proposed to visit her parents very shortly.
"Sir," said she, "I take it very kind that you have condescended to leave the company of the rich and converse with the poor.

I wish I could have said more to you respecting my own state of mind.

Perhaps I shall be better able another time.

When you next visit me, instead of finding me in these noble walls, you will see me in a poor cottage.