“Dear Sir,—I agree with you in believing that the whole story was a plot got up by the contemptible family in question, and that Mr. ——, who is, as far as I have had an opportunity of judging, an honourable well-intentioned young man, was the dupe of it.
“I wish, as an act of justice, to impress on your mind that Mr. —— behaved in the whole affair in a very gentlemanly manner; and it will give me pleasure to say as much for Mr ——. * * * * *
“I have such a dread of even the most remote contact
with plotters and intriguantes, that
I bless my stars I am no longer exposed to the vulgar observations of the
persons who have already made free with my name. It will be my own fault if,
after the experience I have lately had, I commit myself again.
| LADY BLESSINGTON. | 205 |
“Believe me, dear sir, sincerely yours,
