 on my part shall be wanting to ensure it, for it is only from the happiness of others that I can hence forward derive my own, the prospect of bliss in a direct line being for ever barred from my hopes.—All those fond schemes, relative to myself, which

youthful fancy once had formed, are now blasted; and in adopted children only, shall I look for heirs.
When I come amongst you, I flatter myself you will be a little more communicative than you have hitherto been, with regard to Lady Juliana's situation; be it what it may, my warmest wishes for her happiness for ever shall attend her.
My very worthy friends, the Harrisons, set out from hence for Dover on Tuesday next—Miss Harrison has consented to give her hand to Mr. Stuart, the gentleman I mentioned before as her lover, as soon as they arrive at a proper place on the Continent—Her delicacy would not permit her to be married here, as the scene would too strongly recall to her mind the imprudent step she was so near having taken with Captain Williams.

I shall hope for the happiness of seeing you and all my sisters in perfect health on Wednesday evening—I most sincerely long to embrace ye all—Nor shall the repentant Sir James Desmond be excluded from his share of that brotherly affection, with which I am most truly
Your's, C. EVELYN.
P. S. I hope Lucy has recovered her chearfulness, without losing her sensibility, as I am very certain they are compatible.—Tell Emma I thank her for her letter, and will answer it in person.


MADAME DUPONT. TO LADY O'SHAUGHNASY.
MY dear 'Shanacy, I am utterly undone, and have no refuge but your friendship to fly to.—You know that Monsieur Dupont has obtained a divorce, and of course I am for ever barred from any claim to his assistance or support.—Wretch that I am! Why did I forsake the best and worthiest of men? But repentance on this subject is now too late—and I shall not take up your time with unavailing lamentations.

While the suir was depending, I did not perceive the least abatement in Lord Somners fondness for me; but as soon as the affair was determined, I affected to grow extremely melancholy, and more than hinted, that nothing but a matrimonial connection with him could restore my happiness.—He constantly waived the subject whenever it was mentioned, and I began to think I had better appear to be satisfied with my situation, than risk a quarrel that might possibly end in separation, and trust to my charms and blandishments to effect my
