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Theeventofallthisisveryprovoking:SirJamesisgone,Mariahighlyincensed,andMrs.Mainwaringinsupportablyjealoussojealous,inshort,andsoenragedagainstme,that,inthefuryofhertemper,Ishouldnotbesurprizedatherappealingtoherguardian,ifshehadthelibertyofaddressinghim:butthereyourhusbandstandsmyfriendandthekindest,mostamiableactionofhislifewashisthrowingheroffforeveronhermarriage.Keepuphisresentment,therefore,Ichargeyou.Wearenowinasadstatenohousewasevermorealteredthewholepartyareatwar,andMainwaringscarcelydaresspeaktome.ItistimeformetobegoneIhavethereforedeterminedonleavingthem,andshallspend,Ihope,acomfortabledaywithyouintownwithinthisweek.IfIamaslittleinfavourwithMr.Johnsonasever,youmustcometomeat10WigmorestreetbutIhopethismaynotbethecase,forasMr.Johnson,withallhisfaults