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And so I wonce and again most perrumptallee beg leave, in all lowliness by the grace and blessin of God in his infinit goodness and mercy to superscribe meself. Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton London, Grosvenor Street I have been obliged to exert all my influence, and all my rhetoric, upon Sir Arthur, or it would have been entirely given up.
I am well acquainted with her virtues, and the purity of her intentions. Whether I should act with exactly the same caution, under the same circumstances, is more than I can say: but neither can I say that my prudence, and foresight, would equal hers. I think I hear Frank Henley. I am all impatience and alarm. Adieu. Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton London, Grosvenor-Street
My aunt Wenbourne owned it was a very proper proposal. Edward thought there could be no objection to it. Sir Arthur was silent. His insidious appeal to justice, and being brought face to face with his accusers, revived the full picture of the flight of the lad, the removal of the aunt, and the whole chain of craft and falsehood connected with these circumstances.
But I have left orders for all letters to be sent after me; so that your heroic epistles will come safe and soon to hand. Which is all at this present writing from your very humble servant to command, Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton Chateau de Villebrun
For he fears nothing! He has lately saved us a dipping, nay and for aught I know a drowning too, and we really should do something for him; for he is a great favourite, and a very good young man. However, I thought it best to mention the matter first to you, and will expect your answer. Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton London, Grosvenor Street I must write, dear Louisa.
I dare not indulge myself too much in hope: I merely state opinion. Neither dare I speak of my own sensations. Of the worth of a mind like that of Mr. Clifton, you, sir, his friend and correspondent, cannot be ignorant. The past is irrevocable; but hope always smiles on the future. Should he recover ! Resignation becomes us, and time will quickly relieve us from doubt. Anna Wenbourne St.
To prove the danger of injury done to me, to punish the perpetrators, to exult at their lamentations, and to look down with contempt at all menace, or retribution, is now my last remaining hope! Let me but enjoy this and all other expectation I willingly relinquish! I am going I have them in my grasp! They shall feel me now! Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton
I went into the drawing-room, and bade the footman go to him and announce Miss Wenbourne. I have a maiden aunt of that name, whom I was christened after, who lives in London, and whom I believe you never saw. The trick succeeded, and Sir Arthur came into the drawing-room. He looked disconcerted at seeing me, and the following dialogue began. Heydey, Anna! Where is your aunt? Why! What!
His ease and good temper spoke much in his favour; and I laughed, and answered, in mercy to my throat, I would accept his apology. In consideration of which we are to cultivate an acquaintance, and be sworn friends. Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton Paris, Hotel d'Espagne, Rue Guenegaude, Fauxbourg St. Germain I return eagerly to my Louisa. Mr. Clifton, my dear, has this instant left us.
My conviction is that to shew this letter would but increase their mutual anger, and render compliance on my father's part, whose temper I know, still less probable than it is; if less it can be. Adieu. Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton London, Grosvenor Street I write, at present, to my dear Louisa, that by writing I may divert the perturbation of my mind.
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