The things we do!

"Your visit is not to be. I spoke
about it to Sir B., who arrived this afternoon, and who has already begun
to treat me in his usual way. Oh, I am so unhappy! Pray, pray do not be
angry at this rudeness--though indeed it is only a kindness to keep you
from this wretched place! I feel as if I cannot bear this much longer.
But, whatever happens, I shall always remember your goodness, your
beautiful goodness and kindness; and shall worship you as an angel
deserves to be worshipped. Oh, why had I not such a friend earlier! But
alas! I have none--only this odious family thrust upon me for companions
to the wretched, lonely, C. N.
"P.S.--He does not know of my writing. Do not be surprised if you get
another note from me in the morning, written in a ceremonious style and
regretting that we cannot have the pleasure of receiving Mr. and Mrs.
Pendennis for the present at Newcome.
"P.S.--The hypocrite!"

This letter was handed to my wife at dinner-time, and she gave it to me
as she passed out of the room with the other ladies.


Pages:
1383 1384 1385 1386 1387 1388 1389 1390 1391 1392 1393 1394 1395 1396 1397 1398 1399 1400 1401 1402 1403 1404 1405 1406 1407