Evelina, or, the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World e-text contains the full text of Evelina by Frances Burney.
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Evelina endeavors to maintain her innocence by staving off advances, seeking advice and counsel, and extracting herself from dangerous situations. She is attractive and able to read social situations while still looking innocent.
Evelina followed the young man upstairs to stop him from committing suicide. She rushed into his room and grabbed his arm, falling down by his side. He was utterly shocked, and Evelina grew embarrassed. She tried to take the pistols, imploring him...
Evelina saw the young man drop a gun and believed he was about to kill himself.
