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traits and all my bad passions were
<sic>devoloped</sic>  <corr>developed</corr> and matured. I became
self willed, impatient and violent, and
extremely romantic
<gap></gap>On the discovery of my religious error,
I was threatened and commanded to
change my opinions. This was not in
my power. One of my <sic>suiters</sic>  <corr>suitors</corr>, I found,
held the same opinions, and together
we entreated that our father might be
kept in ignorance of them, well knowing
the grief it would occasion him. However
he was soon informed of it - and I fear
the shock shortened his life. <gap></gap>We
suffered great persecution and harsh
treatment - in consequence of our
firm adherence to our faith. The
work of controversy began. Books were
poured in upon us - The "Fathers" in
folio sent us to read - Bishops, priests
and deacons summoned to convert
us. We found very few understanding
either their own religion or that of the
R. Catholics. We had insisted on having
R- Catholic books, and access to H. C