I return you a thousand thanks for the honour of your letter, and I can only say in reply to those too flattering illusions, which you teach me to believe at present exist in my favour, that, what though a very few hours intercourse must put them all to flight,—you shall not find me deficient in taste to acknowledge your merit, or zeal to prove it by every attention in my power.
Lady Asgill certainly intended me the
pleasure of presenting Miss Owenson, and has
a genuine wish to make known a person whom she esteems and admires; but crowds
and local matters defeat half the time our most rational objects; however, as
neither my health nor taste permits me to lead a life of hurry anywhere, I
shall request your company in Dublin the first time I am there, with the select
few who are willing to enjoy a little society, and if anything should bring you
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I am, madam, with perfect esteem of your character and sincere admiration of your very elegant talents,
