Indeed, I think it is well if we can bear our own! This is of the same
nature with the third; and touches upon me, on the present occasion, for
this wholesome lecture.
47. That his imperfections must not be a plea for hers. To be sure,
'tis no matter how good the women are; but 'tis to be hoped men will
allow a little. But, indeed, he says,
48. That a husband, who expects all this, is to be incapable of
returning insult for obligation, or evil for good; and ought not to
abridge her of any privilege of her sex.
Well, my dear parents, I think this last rule crowns the rest, and makes
them all very tolerable; and a generous man, and a man of sense, cannot
be too much obliged. And, as I have this happiness, I shall be very
unworthy, if I do not always so think, and so act.
Yet, after all, you'll see I have not the easiest task in the world. But
I know my own intentions, that I shall not wilfully err; and so fear the
less.
Not one hint did he give, that I durst lay hold of, about poor Miss Sally
Godfrey. I wish my lady had not spoken of it: for it has given me a
curiosity that is not quite so pretty in me; especially so early in my
nuptials, and in a case so long ago past. Yet he intimated too, to his
sister, that he had had other faults, (of this sort, I suppose,) that had
not come to her knowledge!--But I make no doubt he has seen his error,
and will be very good for the future.
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