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<h2> LETTER LXXII </h2>
<p>MR. BELFORD, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE FRIDAY, AUG. 4.</p>
<p>MADAM,</p>
<p>I am so sensible of the honour done me in your's of this day, that I would
not delay for one moment the answering of it. I hope you will live to see
many happy years; and to be your own executrix in those points which your
heart is most set upon. But, in the case of survivorship, I most
cheerfully accept of the sacred office you are pleased to offer me; and
you may absolutely rely upon my fidelity, and, if possible, upon the
literal performance of every article you shall enjoin me.</p>
<p>The effect of the kind wish you conclude with, had been my concern ever
since I have been admitted to the honour of your conversation. It shall be
my whole endeavour that it be not vain. The happiness of approaching you,
which this trust, as I presume, will give me frequent opportunities of
doing, must necessarily promote the desired end: since it will be
impossible to be a witness of your piety, equanimity, and other virtues,
and not aspire to emulate you. All I beg is, that you will not suffer any
future candidate, or event, to displace me; unless some new instances of
unworthiness appear either in the morals or behaviour of,</p>
<p>Madam, Your most obliged and faithful servant, J. BELFORD.</p>
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