How do I setup Safari to be my default browser for Mail?

I am using an iMac with Yosemite 10.10.2, Safari is 8.0.3, Mail is 8.2. Somehow, awhile ago, I set up my default browser as Firefox 35.0.1, and have been satisfied with it. Lately I have become unhappy with the way it responds to some clicks. I would like to try Safari, though I might miss some features of Firefox.

Open System Preferences > General then select Safari from the Default web browser: pop up menu.

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