Far from enjoying the prospect that lies before
me, my mind is harrassed with a continued tumult, made up of
hopes and wishes, doubts and apprehensions -- I can neither eat nor
sleep, and my spirits are in perpetual flutter. -- I more than ever
feel that vacancy in my heart, which your presence alone can
fill. -- The mind, in every disquiet, seeks to repose itself on the
bosom of a friend; and this is such a trial as I really know not
how to support without your company and counsel -- I must,
therefore, dear Letty, put your friendship to the test -- I must
beg you will come and do the last offices of maidenhood to your
companion Lydia Melford.
This letter goes inclosed in one to our worthy governess, from
Mrs Dennison, entreating her to interpose with your mamma, that
you may be allowed to favour us with your company on this
occasion; and I flatter myself that no material objection can be
made to our request. The distance from hence to Gloucester, does
not exceed one hundred miles, and the roads are good. -- Mr
Clinker, alias Loyd, shall be sent over to attend your motions --
If you step into the post-chaise, with your maid Betty Barker, at
seven in the morning, you will arrive by four in the afternoon at
the half-way house, where there is good accommodation.
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