Mrs. Williams who has just left me came to me in order to say that
it was impossible for her to be ready before Saturday. I could not
refuse her so short a delay. Every thing is now settled, and I cannot
foresee any thing that can prevent our dining at Beriton next Sunday.
The disapointment really vexed me: both because I think my presence
at Beriton proper and even necessary, and because I am impatient to
see you again,
Believe me, Dear Madam,
Most truly yours,
E. GIBBON.
[Sidenote: HIS AUNT'S CONDOLENCES.]
92.
_To his Aunt, Miss Hester Gibbon._
December, 1770.