The Watsons (1): Diplomatic DisplayNew YorkMorgan Library & Museum, MS. MA 1034
afraid it will not be for your happineſs.Penelope will laugh at you very
much." "That will not be for my
happineſs I amsure. — If my
opinions are wrong, I mustendeavour to correct them — if they are a::bove my Situation, I must
endeavour toconceal them. — But I doubt whether Ridi:-cule, –––
Has Penelope much wit? —" "Yes – she has great spirits, & never careswhat she says." ––– "Margaret is more gen::tle I imagine?" —"Yes –especially in company; sheis all gentleneſs &
mildneſs when anybodyis by. – But
she is a little fretful &
perversehas a good deal of spirit a::mong ourselves. – Poor Creature! –sheMargaret is poſseſsedwith the
notion of Tom Musgrave's beingmore seriously in love with her, than he everwas with any
body else, & is always ex::pecting him to
come to the point. Thisis the second timewithin this twelvemonth that she has gone tospend a month
with Robert & Janeon purpose to egg him on, by her ab::sence — but I am sure she is
mistaken,& that he will no more follow her to