Thomas was so insolent to my sister on the road, that I was
obliged to turn him off abruptly, betwixt Chippenham and
Marlborough, where our coach was overturned. The fellow was
always sullen and selfish; but, if he should return to the
country, you may give him a character for honesty and sobriety;
and, provided he behaves with proper respect to the family, let
him have a couple of
guineas in the name of
Yours always,
MATT. BRAMBLE
LONDON, May 20.
To Miss LAETITIA WILLIS, at Gloucester.
MY DEAR LETTY,
Inexpressible was the pleasure I received from yours of the 25th,
which was last night put into my hands by Mrs Brentford, the
milliner, from Gloucester -- I rejoice to hear that my worthy
governess is in good health, and, still more, that she no longer
retains any displeasure towards her poor Liddy. I am sorry you
have lost the society of the agreeable Miss Vaughn; but, I hope
you won't have cause much longer to regret the departure of your
school companions, as I make no doubt but your parents will, in a
little time, bring you into the world, where you are so well
qualified to make a distinguished figure. When that is the case,
I flatter myself you and I shall meet again, and be happy
together; and even improve the friendship which we contracted in
our tender years.
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