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motive of self-interest. I do
not mean financial kindness?
simply, such as existed
between us, that day
you were with me.
But, if I am dealt with
harshly - unjustly - it is
followed by misfortune, to
the offender.
Not, my dear one, that
I ever ask for such things,
but they are the most
natural sequence, of a
wrong, inflicted upon one
who deals kindly - with
all.

This was why I wanted
to come to you, and with-
out one moment of selfish
thought - that I might
be your mascott [sic]