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she beckoned to her, & taking her hand, said: "Don't 
"weep for me. ,Ah! their is a stingliss death-
"yes! a stingliss death." words, which the emphat-
ically repeated several times. She now appeared 
once more to gather a little strength, again expres-
sed her gratitude to Sister  Borland, adding "you
"will be good to my child"---- & again attempted to
comfort her weeping partner. Every moment her
eyes grew brighter, & her counter once more 
heavenly, & she often said, " I think it will soon 
"be over, the conflict will soon be over ended-- Amen,
"Amen!" and as often did she turn to her weeping 
husband, & drew him towards her, to take leave of 
her. Presently however, she requested tea to be 
made & turning to her partner, she said: "My dear 
" we will have a cup of tea together once  more."___  
and while it was preparing, she addressed him
with great affection in her countenance: "We 
" meet again-- joyful words, we meet again." 
when the tea was brought, in she raised it eager-
ly to her lips , & having tasted, passed the soucer 
to her husband, & earnestly watched him drink,
& then gently drew it to Sister Borland, signifying 
her desire that she likewise, should join in their
                                                                    parting

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