After all, I hope the best: but if this should turn out to be a plot, I
fear nothing but a miracle can save me. But, sure the heart of man is
not capable of such black deceit. Besides, Mr. Williams has it under his
own hand, and he dare not but be in earnest: and then again, though to be
sure he has been very wrong to me, yet his education, and parents'
example, have neither of them taught him such very black contrivances.
So I will hope for the best.
Mr. Williams, Mrs. Jewkes, and I, have been all three walking together in
the garden; and she pulled out her key, and we walked a little in the
pasture to look at the bull, an ugly, grim, surly creature, that hurt the
poor cook-maid; who is got pretty well again. Mr. Williams pointed at
the sunflower, but I was forced to be very reserved to him; for the poor
gentleman has no guard, no caution at all.
We have just supped together, all three: and I cannot yet think that all
must be right.--Only I am resolved not to marry, if I can help it; and I
will give no encouragement, I am resolved, at least, till I am with you.
Mr. Williams said, before Mrs. Jewkes, he would send a messenger with a
letter to my father and mother.--I think the man has no discretion in the
world: but l desire you will send no answer, till I have the pleasure and
happiness which now I hope for soon, of seeing you.
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