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| | Zillah, or The Old Man's Tale. |
 | | When they entered the house, Zillah, all life, health and spirits, was bounding forwards to the fondly-remembered little parlour, but her father held her back. |
 | | 'Stay, Zillah,' said he, 'I must introduce you to the person who is in that room, longing to embrace you.' He then opened the door and led her towards a gaily-dressed female, whose face was turned partially aside; as they entered she arose. |
 | | The very act of prayer is sure to shed a peaceful serenity over the mind; and Zillah arose from her devotions, composed and comforted, and with a lightened heart washed away her tears, and was preparing to quit her chamber, when a soft knock at the door announced her father. |
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