correct. He is lively & seems clever, & when I have inspired him with greater respect for me than his sister's kind offices have implanted, he may be an agreable Flirt. — There is exquisite pleasure in sub==duing an insolent spirit, in making a person pre-determined to dislike, acknowledge one's superi==ority. — I have disconcerted him already by my calm reserve; & it shall be my endeavour to humble the Pride of these self-important De Courcies still low==er, to convince M^rs . Vernon that her sisterly cau::tions have been bestowed in vain, & to persuade Reginald that she has scandalously belied me. This project will serve at least to amuse me, & prevent my feeling so acutely this dreadful sepa::ration from You & all whom I love. Adeiu.

  Yours Ever

S. Vernon.