“My dear Sir,—I am favoured
with your flattering and (why should I deny it?) your gratifying letter.
Whatever I have seen of you makes your good opinion very welcome, and-I have
pleasure in thinking of your kindness. You may suppose, therefore, that your
liking to Gilston is very agreeable, and that the oftener you favour us with a
visit, the more we shall be pleased. I shall certainly be at home on Sunday,
and ready to receive you, but hope you will stay all night;
256 | R. PLUMER WARD. |
“Adieu au revoir, and believe me