My dear Mother

You must not expect Reginald back again for some time. He desires me to tell you that the present open weather induces him to acceptM^r . Vernon's invitation to prolong his stay in Suſsexthat they may have some hunting together. — Hemeans to send for his Horses immediately, & it isimpoſsible to say when you may see him in Kent. I will not disguise my sentiments on this change from you my dear Madam, tho' I think you hadbetter not communicate them to my Father, whoseexceſsive anxiety about Reginald would subject him to an alarm which might seriously affect his health & spirits. Lady Susan has certainly contrived in the