 lived since our arrival in England, and I gave her a brief account of our situation. This I could not possibly contrive to do, without touching on our disappointment in regard to Lord Belmont: but I passed over it as slightly as was in my power. She sighed bitterly however at my relation: alas! said she, how differently men feel: even in his place I should have taken you with delight to my bosom.

In talking of pecuniary matters, I mentioned my obligations to Mr. Roatsley. Yet, Sophia, dearly as I love and respect Lady Aubrey, I could not confess more. Shame tied my tongue, and my cheeks even glowed on repeating his name. I have heard a great character of that young man abroad, said she. He spent some weeks at Lisle, where he was much caressed and admired; but as I never quitted my home, and never enlarged the private circle who sometimes favored me with their visits, I was spared all chance of meeting with him.
Adieu. H. SEYMOUR.

TO MISS BEAUMONT.
MAY 13.
LADY Meredith left us some days ago. Her old man at home, she said, would be impatient for her return, and she was sensible to what admirable hands she entrusted the care of her dear niece's health. The interval since I last wrote, has indeed produced a change so favorable in Lady Aubrey's health, that she is able to join us in the parlour; and finds herself so well, that she talks of leaving Hubert Hill in a few days. This resolution we have all combated with all the arguments and entreaties possible; but

she tells us seriously that she really longs to find herself tranquilly established in her new residence; and we have at length, tho' with great unwillingness, given up our importunities.
You may believe I readily and joyfully consented to her earnest request of accompanying her to Aubrey Castle, where Mr. and Mrs. Howard are to follow when some little business which at present detains the former here is concluded.
MAY 20.
I am still at Hubert Hill. Our beloved Lady Aubrey set off this morning by herself. This change in our plans is occasioned by an indisposition which has seized my sister, and which, without being in the least alarming, renders her low spirited and opprest. I should have been uneasy at leaving her in her present

situation; and Lady Aubrey, had I inclined, would not have desired it. She has contented herself therefore with exacting Mr. Howard's promise to carry us both to her in a short time,
