As I had anticipated, I had some difficulty in obtaining the
consent of my parents to my undertaking, but, when they found that my
heart was really set on going, they at length consented. I felt no fears
regarding the journey, as I was to accompany Mr. and Mrs. Carlton on
their homeward journey, and they promised to see me safely at my new
home. It is needless for me to dwell upon particulars. I spent more than
four years in the family of Mr. Leslie, where I went as governess. I was
kindly treated by them, and shall ever remember them with gratitude.
During the last six months of my residence with the Leslies, I became
acquainted with Mr. Harringford, who is now my husband. He was
transacting some business in Greenville, which detained him for a
considerable time. I often met him at parties. We were mutually pleased
with each other, and, when he left Greenville, I was his promised wife.
My home is now at Jackson, in Tennessee, where Mr. Harringford resided
previous to our marriage.
"I felt a strong desire to visit my parents, at New York, this summer;
and, as Mr. Harringford had heard much of the beautiful scenery of the
White Mountains, he persuaded me to accompany him to New Hampshire for
the purpose of visiting them, and to that circumstance I owe the
happiness of again meeting with you.
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