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Friday Night, March 24 I have a most provoking letter from my sister. I might have supposed she would resent the contempt she brought upon herself in my chamber. Her conduct surely can only be accounted for by the rage instigate by a supposed rivalry. To Miss Clarissa Harlowe I am to tell you, that your mother has begged you off for the morrow: but that you have effectually done your business with her, as well as with everybody else.
In your proposals and letter to your brother, you have shown yourself so silly, and so wise; so young, and so old; so gentle, and so obstinate; so meek, and so violent; that never was there so mixed a character.