John, too, has intimated to me
your concern, with a grief that hardly gave him leave for utterance; a
grief that a little alarmed my tenderness for you. Not that I fear any
thing, but that your disregard to me, which yet my proud heart will
hardly permit me to own, may throw you upon some rashness, that might
encourage a daring hope: But how poorly do I descend, to be anxious about
such a menial as he!--I will only say one thing, that if you will give me
leave to attend you at the Hall, (consider who it is that requests this
from you as a favour,) I solemnly declare, that you shall have cause to
be pleased with this obliging mark of your confidence in me, and
consideration for me; and if I find Mrs. Jewkes has not behaved to you
with the respect due to one I so dearly love, I will put it entirely into
your power to discharge her the house, if you think proper; and Mrs.
Jervis, or who else you please, shall attend you in her place. This I
say on a hint John gave me, as if you resented something from that
quarter. Dearest Pamela, answer favourably this earnest request of one
that cannot live without you, and on whose honour to you, you may
absolutely depend; and so much the more, as you place a confidence in it.
I am, and assuredly ever will be,
'Your faithful and affectionate, etc.
Pages:
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221