Letter XLVI

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From Mrs. B. to Lady DAVERS.

My dear Lady Davers,

I understand from Miss Darnford, that before she went down from us, her Papa had encourag’d a Proposal made by Sir W. G. whom you saw, when your Ladyship was a kind Visitor in Bedfordshire. We all agreed, if your Ladyship remembers, that he was a polite and sensible Gentleman, and I find it is countenanc’d on all Hands.

Poor Mrs. Jewkes, Madam, as Miss informs me, has paid her last Debt. I hope, thro’ Mercy, she is happy! Poor, poor Woman!——But why say I so!—Since in that Case, she will be richer than an earthly Monarch! At least till he is levell’d with her in Death!

Your Ladyship was once mentioning a Sister of Mrs. Worden’s, whom you could be glad to recommend to some worthy Family.——Shall I beg of you, Madam, to oblige Mr. B.'s in this Particular? I am sure she must have Merit, if your Ladyship thinks well of her; and your Commands in this, as well as in every other Particular, shall have their due Weight with

Your Ladyship's Obliged Sister, and humble Servant,

P. B.

Just now, dear Madam, Mr. B. tells me, I shall have Miss Goodwin brought me hither To-morrow!