It does me good to think I shall see you so soon—and the thing that pleases me the most in A—— is her decided wish to stay to see you—She might so easily have avoided it as the Court attendance is over, & Mr. Leigh very cross at her being here—She had therefore ample pretence for going, (tho’ I don’t think her empressement to return to him great) but ever since you announced to her your intention of coming she has apparently been quite determined to stay—
. . . I found Lady Melbourne with A—— the other day—She (Ly. M.) seemed much annoyed at my entry, but as I did not think much good could come of that visit, I did not make a precipitate retreat but outstayed her—I asked no questions & A—— told me nothing of what she had said—She told me a few days ago she had had a letter from him that he had just read Glenarvon & only remarked that it was precious stuff1—I made little or no reply—this silence must astonish her & I am anxious to hear if she will remark upon it to you—I own I am now1 very sanguine about her & have the greatest hopes that your approaching interview will complete her reformation I might almost say salvation—Pray let me
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