"I wish I had a Father or a Brother becausethen they should fight him."

"They would be cunning if they did, for M^rWatts would run away first; & therefore youmust & shall resolve either to accept or refusehim before tomorrow evening."

"But why if I don't have him, must heoffer to my Sisters?"

"Why! Because he wishes to be allied to theFamily & because they are as pretty as you are."

"But will Sophy marry him Mama if heoffers to her?"

"Most likely. Why should not she? If how--ever she does not choose it, then Georgianamust, for I am determined not to let suchan opportunity escape of settling one of myDaughters so advantageously. So, make themost of your time; I leave you to settle theMatter with yourself." And then she went away. The only thing I can think of my dear