was given with the fullest conviction of it's expe::diency, tho' I am not quite determined on followingit. — I cannot easily resolve on anything so seriousas Marriage, especially as I am not at present inwant of money, & might perhaps till the old Gen::tleman's death, be very little benefited by the match.It is true that I am vain enough to beleive it withinmy reach. — I have made him sensible of my power, & can now enjoy the pleasure of triumphing overa Mind prepared to dislike me, & prejudiced against all my past actions. His sister too, is I hope con::vinced how little the ungenerous representations of any one to the disadvantage of another will avail, when opposed to the immediate influenceof Intellect & Manner. — I see plainly that she isuneasy at my progreſs in the good opinion of her Brother, & conclude that nothing will be wanting