“If there were an appearance of reserve in my letters,
relative to my present situation, it could be only an appearance; for I have
not, nor have I ever had, the least wish to conceal anything. If I did not
expatiate at large on the subject, it was because I had no desire to excite any
man’s compassion; for I feel no compassion for myself; or in other words,
I am quite indifferent about it,
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“If you can oblige me with this guinea, direct to me in any small parcel, at Mr Ling’s, 15 Butcher Row, and send it by Mr Cox’s coach, which sets out every morning from the Saracen’s Head, Snow Hill.
“When I spoke relative to the School for Arrogance to Mr Davies, he said, ‘If Mr Holcroft had really been inclined to serve me, he certainly could not have refused so small a favour.’ I smiled within myself at the confined ideas of a selfish man.
“I should be glad if you would not make it public that I am coming to town. ’Tis, I grant, a childish wish, but it would be a pleasure to surprise my friends. Though childish, it is innocent, and as it would be a pleasure, I hope it will be a sufficient reason with you to comply with my request.
