Volume the Third: Diplomatic Display London British Library, Add. MS. 65381
James Edward Austen opportunity of becoming
acquaintedwith that sweet girl Augusta HallifaxHalifax –Or Rather (thought Kitty,) of seeing my drdear MaryWynn again – MrsPercival Peterson in answer toMrs Stanley's
invitation replied – That shelooked upon London as
the hot house of Vice where virtue had long
been banished from Society & wickedneſs of every
description wasdaily gaining ground — that Kitty
was of herself sufficiently inclined to give wayto, &
indulge in vicious inclinations – &
therefore was the last girl in the world to be trusted in London,
as she would be totallyunable to withstand temptation
After the departure of the Stanleys Kitty returned to her usual occupations, but alas! they had lost their power of pleasing Her bower alone retained its interest inher feelings, & perhaps that was oweingto the particular remembranceit brought to her mind of EdwdEdward Stanley