LETTER XVIII.

_Marriage_, 220

Marriage Desirable, 220

Marriage not Indispensable, 221

_Qualifications Indispensable in a Companion for Life_, 222

1. Piety, 222

2. An Amiable Disposition, 224

3. A Well-cultivated Mind, 224

4. Congeniality of Sentiment and of Feeling, 225

5. Energy of Character, 225

6. Suitableness of Age, 226

_Qualifications Desirable_, 226

1. A Sound Body, 226

2. Refinement of Manners, 226

3. A Sound Judgment, 227

4. Prudence, 227

5. Similarity of Religious Sentiment and Profession, 227

Treatment of Gentlemen, 228

A Peculiar Affection necessary, 229

Social Intercourse with Gentlemen, 229

General Remarks, 230

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