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"Not even my beloved Paralus is aware that the homeless outcast of ungrateful Athens has left her walls forever." The aged philosopher endeavoured to speak, but his voice was tremulous with emotion. After a short pause, he put his arm within Philaemon's, and said, "My son, we will journey together. I shall easily find my way back to Athens before the lamps of evening are lighted."
As they passed the house, she saw Hylax running to and fro on the top of the wall, barking, and jumping, and wagging his tail, as if he too were conscious of the vicinity of some familiar friend. The dog evidently arrested Philaemon's attention; for he observed him closely, and long continued to look back and watch his movements.
The clasp, representing the Naiades binding Eros in garlands, will, I trust, be worn at your marriage with Philaemon." With tearful eyes, Eudora answered, "Oh, Philothea! in the days of my pride and gayety, I little knew what a treasure I threw from me, when I lost Philaemon's love. Had it not been for my own perverse folly, I should at this moment be his happy, honoured wife.
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