THE WORKER IN CHRIST'S VINEYARD. nated but with the death of her admirer, whose name is unknown. Her sisters were still occupied with the duties of their school, some of which consisted in " teaching the governesses to read. and spell;" and Hannah continued. to devote herself to her literary pursuits. In 1773, she made her first appearance before the public as an authoress. Copies of " The Search after Happiness " having been given to several friends, erroneous transcripts had been circulated ; and, to avoid a surreptitious publication, she per- mitted the piece to be printed, when such was its Success that three editions were called for in a few months. In the succeeding year-1774-Hannah More visited London for the first time, accompanied by Sarah and Patty. Likemost ardent young persons of talent, she had long desired to be acquainted with individuals of celebrity; and this wish was soon fully gratified, for she was suddenly thrown into a brilliant circle of the best and most gifted spirits of that most brilliant age of mingled wisdom and folly. About a, week after her arrival, Garrick, the "prince of players," accidentally saw a letter written by her, in which she described her delight at witnessing his performance of " Lear." Pleased with her glowing words, he sought an introduction to her ; and was then so captivated by her "naturalmanners, original powers, and wit in union with good nature," that he introduced her the following day to Mrs. Montagu.
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