“They (Hazlitt and Charles) came home from Sadler’s Wells so dismal and dreary dull on Friday, that I gave them both a good scolding—quite a setting to rights; and I think it has done some good, for Charles has been very cheerful ever since.
“Write directly, for I am uneasy about your lover. I wish something was settled.
“God bless you. Once more, yours affectionately,
“Sunday morning.—I did not put your letter in the post, hoping to be able to write a less dull letter, but I have been prevented, so it shall go as it is. . . . . .
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“I am cooking a shoulder of Lamb (Hazlitt dines with us); It will be ready at two o’clock, if you can pop in and eat a bit with us.
