Jenkins, stares and
wonders with a foolish face of curiosity; and, for my part, I am
as curious as she, but ashamed to ask questions.
Perhaps time will discover the mystery; for if it was any thing
that happened in the Rooms, it cannot be long concealed -- All I
know is, that last night at supper, miss Bramble spoke very
disdainfully of Sir Ulic Mackilligut, and asked her brother if he
intended to keep us sweltering all the summer at Bath? 'No,
sister Tabitha (said he, with an arch smile) we shall retreat
before the Dog-days begin; though I make no doubt, that with a
little temperance and discretion, our constitutions might be kept
cool enough all the year, even at Bath.' As I don't know the
meaning of this insinuation, I won't pretend to make any remarks
upon it at present: hereafter, perhaps, I may be able to explain
it more to your satisfaction -- In the mean time, I beg you will be
punctual in your correspondence, and continue to love your ever
faithful
LYDIA MELFORD
BATH, May 6.
To Sir WATKIN PHILLIPS, of Jesus college, Oxon.
So then Mrs Blackerby's affair has proved a false alarm, and I
have saved my money? I wish, however, her declaration had not
been so premature; for though my being thought capable of making
her a mother, might have given me some credit, the reputation of
an intrigue with such a cracked pitcher does me no honour at all
In my last I told you I had hopes of seeing Quin, in his hours of
elevation at the tavern which is the temple of mirth and good
fellowship; where he, as priest of Comus, utters the inspirations
of wit and humour -- I have had that satisfaction.
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