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It is enough that we will not be proud , resentful , or unforgiving . If he wants our friendship he shall have it . We know our duty , I hope ! ' That same day at noon , an old gentleman alighted from a hackney-coach at the post-office , and , giving his name , inquired for a letter addressed to himself , and directed to be left till called for . It had been lying there some days . The superscription was in Mr Pecksniff 's hand , and it was sealed with Mr Pecksniff 's seal . It was very short , containing indeed nothing more than an address ` with Mr Pecksniff 's respectful , and -LRB- not withstanding what has passed -RRB- sincerely affectionate regards . '