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Dedication

This shall be yours, Monna. However doubtful
of its deserts, I can no longer forbear my acknowledgment
of yours. What there is good in my
story you will be the first to find—what there is
evil or worthless, for my sake, at least, you will
be the first to forget. Let this tribute remind you
rather of the affection which always keeps you in
thought, than of any presumptuous self-estimate on
the part of him who prays still for your kindliest
memories.