And kissing me, as
I was going to speak, I will stop your dear mouth, said he: You shall not
so much as thank me; for when I have done ten times more than this, I
shall but poorly express my love for so much beauty of mind, and
loveliness of person; which thus, said he, and clasped me to his generous
bosom, I can proudly now call my own!--O how, my dear parents, can I
think of any thing, but redoubled love, joy, and gratitude!
And thus generously did he banish from my mind those painful reflections,
and bashful apprehensions, that made me dread to see him for the first
time this day, when I was called to attend him at breakfast; and made me
all ease, composure, and tranquillity.
He then, thinking I seemed somewhat thoughtful, proposed a little turn in
the chariot till dinner-time: And this was another sweet relief to me;
and he diverted me with twenty agreeable relations, of what observations
he had made in his travels; and gave me the characters of the ladies and
gentlemen in his other neighbourhood; telling me whose acquaintance he
would have me most cultivate. And when I mentioned Lady Davers with
apprehension, he said, To be sure I love my sister dearly,
notwithstanding her violent spirit; and I know she loves me; and I can
allow a little for her pride, because I know what my own so lately was;
and because she knows not my Pamela, and her excellencies, as I do.
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