Yesterday, in the forenoon, she went by herself to a breakfasting
in one of the rooms; and, in half an hour, returned in great
agitation, having Chowder along with her in the chair. I believe
some accident must have happened to that unlucky animal, which is
the great source of all her troubles. Dear Letty! what a pity it
is, that a woman of her years and discretion, should place her
affection upon such an ugly, ill-conditioned cur, that snarls and
snaps at every body. I asked John Thomas, the footman who
attended her, what was the matter? and he did nothing but grin. A
famous dog-doctor was sent for, and undertook to cure the
patient, provided he might carry him home to his own house; but
his mistress would not part with him out of her own sight -- She
ordered the cook to warm cloths, which she applied to his bowels,
with her own hand. She gave up all thoughts of going to the ball
in the evening; and when Sir Ulic came to drink tea, refused to
be seen; so that he went away to look for another partner. My
brother Jery whistles and dances. My uncle sometimes shrugs up
his shoulders, and sometimes bursts out a-laughing. My aunt sobs
and scolds by turns; and her woman, Win.
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