And I think there is quite enough of Clora and her music. I am hunting
about the town for an ancient drinking cup, which I may use when I am in
my house, in quality of housekeeper. Have the goodness to make my
remembrances to all at that most pleasant house Freestone: I am quite
serious in telling you how it is by far the pleasantest family I ever was
among.
My sister is far better. We walk very much and see such sights as the
town affords. To-day I have bought a little terrier to keep me company.
You will think this is from my reading of Wordsworth: but if that were my
cue, I should go no further than keeping a primrose in a pot for society.
Farewell, dear Allen. I am astonished to find myself writing a very long
letter once a week to you: but it is next to talking to you: and after
having seen you so much this summer, I cannot break off suddenly.