LETTER 314
Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
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In the midst of this agreeableness, the coach came to the door. The pretended Lady Betty besought me to give them my company to their cousin Leeson's. I desired to be excused: yet suspected nothing. She would not be denied. How happy would a visit so condescending make her cousin Leeson! -- Her cousin Leeson was not unworthy of my acquaintance: and would take it for the greatest favour in the world.
I objected my dress. But the objection was not admitted. She bespoke a supper of Mrs. Moore to be ready at nine.