I am now availing myself of the Liberty you have frequently honoured me
with of dedicating one of my Novels to you. That it is unfinished, I
greive; yet fear that from me, it will always remain so; that as far as
it is carried, it should be so trifling and so unworthy of you, is
another concern to your obliged humble
Servant
The Author
Messrs Demand and Co—please to pay Jane Austen Spinster the sum of one
hundred guineas on account of your Humble Servant.