Newbie: Mail Transfer Problems from Mac 10.6.2 to Mac 10.8.2

I am giving my old macbookpro away (OS 10.6.2) and got a new OS 10.8.2
How do I transfer my Mail (everything from inbox to sent items) from the old mac os to the new MacbookPro laptop's Mail?
I am a newbie but uses the Mac's Mail for my business and all emails are important to me.
Please help me with a step-by-step "idiots" guide. Thanks a lot!!!
If there's any other info you need from me, let me know. Thanks!

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