Frankneſs in his Disposition which becomesa Man; They say he is stingy; We'll call that Prudence. They say he is suspicious.That proceeds from a warmth of Heartalways excusable in Youth, & inshort Isee no reason why he should not make avery good Husband, or why Mary shouldnot be very happy with him."

Sophy laughed; I continued,

"However whether Mary accepts himor not I am resolved. My determination is made. I never would marry M^r Watts wereBeggary the only alternative. So deficient in every respect! Hideous in his person andwithout one good Quality to make amendsfor it. His fortune to be sure is good." Yetnot so very large! Three thousand a year.What is three thousand a year? It is butsix times as much as my Mother's in--come. It will not tempt me."

"Yet it will be a noble fortune for Mary" said Sophy laughing again.

"For Mary! Yes indeed it will give me —