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We were satisfied and followed the good woman into the House where we were greatly cheered by the sight of a comfortable fire . She was a widow and had only one Daughter, who was then just seventeen One of the best of ages; but alas! she was very plain and her name was Bridget..... Nothing therfore could be expected from her she could not be supposed to possess either exalted Ideas, Delicate Feelings or refined Sensibilities . She was nothing more than a mere good-tempered, civil and obliging young woman; as such we could scarcely dislike here she was only an Object of Contempt . Adeiu Laura.
Our visits therefore to Dunbeath, were now less frequent and by far less agreable than they used to be. You know the sad end of all Lesleys connubial happiness; I will not repeat it . Adeiu my dear Charlotte; although I have not yet mentioned anything of the matter, I hope you will do me the justice to beleive that I THINK and FEEL, a great deal for your Sisters affliction.
We sighed and fainted on the sofa. Adeiu Laura. LETTER 10th LAURA in continuation When we were somewhat recovered from the overpowering Effusions of our grief, Edward desired that we would consider what was the most prudent step to be taken in our unhappy situation while he repaired to his imprisoned freind to lament over his misfortunes.
Adeiu my dear girl Yrs affectionately Susan L. LETTER the SEVENTH From Miss C. LUTTERELL to Miss M. LESLEY Bristol the 27th of March I have received Letters from you and your Mother-in-law within this week which have greatly entertained me, as I find by them that you are both downright jealous of each others Beauty.
My Father desires us not to be in a hurry, as perhaps if we wait a few months both he and Lady Lesley will do themselves the pleasure of attending us. Lady Lesley says no, that nothing will ever tempt her to forego the Amusements of Brighthelmstone for a Journey to Italy merely to see our Brother. Adeiu my Dear Charlotte Yrs faithful Margaret Lesley. To Miss Austen, eldest daughter of the Rev.
Philippa has long paid the Debt of Nature, Her Husband however still continues to drive the Stage-Coach from Edinburgh to Sterling: Adeiu my Dearest Marianne. Laura. Finis June 13th 1790. To HENRY THOMAS AUSTEN Esqre. Sir I am now availing myself of the Liberty you have frequently honoured me with of dedicating one of my Novels to you.
My natural sensibility had already been greatly affected by the sufferings of the unfortunate stranger and no sooner did I first behold him, than I felt that on him the happiness or Misery of my future Life must depend. Adeiu Laura. LETTER 6th LAURA to MARIANNE The noble Youth informed us that his name was Lindsay for particular reasons however I shall conceal it under that of Talbot.
Our visits therefore to Dunbeath, were now less frequent and by far less agreable than they used to be. You know the sad end of all Lesleys connubial happiness; I will not repeat it . Adeiu my dear Charlotte; although I have not yet mentioned anything of the matter, I hope you will do me the justice to beleive that I THINK and FEEL, a great deal for your Sisters affliction.
His Behaviour however was entirely of a peice with his general Character; for what could be expected from a man who possessed not the smallest atom of Sensibility, who scarcely knew the meaning of simpathy, and who actually snored . Adeiu Laura. LETTER the 15th LAURA in continuation.
Oh! Matilda what a fortunate one I am, who am to be his Wife! My Aunt is calling me to come and make the pies, so adeiu my dear freind, and beleive me yours etc H. Halton. Finis. To Miss FANNY CATHERINE AUSTEN
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