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inlongonmymind,Idonotfeelveryeagerfortheconclusionofmymarriage,norlookforwardwithmuchimpatiencetothetimewhenReginald,accordingtoouragreement,istobeintown.Ishallprobablyputoffhisarrivalundersomepretenceorother.HemustnotcometillMainwaringisgone.IamstilldoubtfulattimesastomarryingiftheoldmanwoulddieImightnothesitate,butastateofdependanceonthecapriceofSirReginaldwillnotsuitthefreedomofmyspiritandifIresolvetowaitforthatevent,Ishallhaveexcuseenoughatpresentinhavingbeenscarcelytenmonthsawidow.IhavenotgivenMainwaringanyhintofmyintention,orallowedhimtoconsidermyacquaintancewithReginaldasmorethanthecommonestflirtation,andheistolerablyappeased.Adieu,tillwemeetIamenchantedwithmylodgings.
Yoursever,
S.VERNON.
