Time, I hope, will reconcile me to his and Emily's absence; but at
present I cannot think of losing them without a dejection of mind which
takes from me the very idea of pleasure.
I conjure you, my dear Lucy, to do every thing possible to
facilitate their union; and remember, that to your request, and to Mrs.
Rivers's tranquillity, they have sacrificed every prospect they had of
happiness.
I would say more; but my spirits are so affected, I am incapable of
writing.
Love my sweet Emily, and let her not repent the generosity of her
conduct.
Adieu! your affectionate
A. Fermor.