claim to the indulgence of her whims, at the ex::pence of her Mother's inclination. — Her idle Lovefor Reginald too; — it is surely my duty to dis::courage such romantic nonsense. — All things con::sidered therefore, it seems encumbent on me to takeher to Town, & marry her immediately to Sir James.

When my own will is effected, contrary to his, I shall have some credit in being on good terms with Reginald, which at present in fact I have not, for tho' he is still in my power, I have given up the very article by which our quarrel was produced, & at best, the honourof victory is doubtful. —

Send me your opinion on all these matters, my dear Alicia, & let me know whetheryou can get Lodgings to suit me within ashort distance of you. — Y^r . most attached

S. Vernon.