And so we shall have in two or three days,
from several places, nothing but mantua-makers and tailors at work.
Bless me! what a chargeable and what a worthless hussy I am to the dear
gentleman!--But his fortune and station require a great deal of it; and
his value for me will not let him do less, than if he had married a
fortune equal to his own: and then, as he says, it would be a reflection
upon him, if he did.--And so I doubt it will be, as it is: For either way
the world will have something to say. He made me also choose some very
fine laces, and linen; and has sent a message on purpose, with his
orders, to hasten all down, what can be done in town, as the millinery
matters, etc. to be completed there, and sent by particular messengers,
as done. All to be here, and finished by Saturday afternoon, without
fail.
I sent away John this morning, with some more of my papers to you, and
with the few he will give you separate. My desire is, that you will send
me all the papers you have done with, that I may keep my word with Lady
Davers; to beg the continuance of your prayers and blessings; to hope you
will give me your answer about my dear benefactor's proposal of the
Kentish farm; to beg you to buy, two suits of clothes each; of the finest
cloth for you, my dear father; and of a creditable silk for my dear
mother; and good linen, and every thing answerable; and that you will, as
my best friend bid me say, let us see you here as soon as possible; and
he will have his chariot come for you, when you tell John the day.
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