act otherwise. Our friendship cannot be impaired by it; & in happier times, when your situationis as independant as mine, it will unite us a::gain in the same Intimacy as ever. – For this, I shall impatiently wait; & meanwhile cansafely aſsure you that I never was more at ease, or better satisfied with myself & every thing a::bout me, than at the present hour. — Your Hus::band I abhor — Reginald I despise — & I am secure of never seeing either again. Have I notreason to rejoice? — Manwaring is more devoted to me than ever; & were he at liberty, I doubtif I could resist even Matrimony offered by him.This Event, if his wife live with you, it may be in your power to hasten. The violence of her feelings, which must wear her out, may be ea::sily kept in irritation. — I rely on your friendshipfor this. — I am now satisfied that I never