Letter 252: Just as those who are easily frightened are terrified even at the bare sound of danger, and cannot endure so much as...
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1. I have read your letter, containing an abstract of a notable conversation given with praiseworthy conciseness. I feel bound to reply to it, and to forbear from alleging any excuse for delay; for it happens opportunely that I have a short time of leisure from occupation with the affairs of other persons.