LETTERLXXIV.TO MISS C——.
October 1, 1778.
IT is recorded of some great personage, I forget who, that they had so pleasing a manner in giving a refusal, that theRefusedhas leftthemwith more satisfaction under a rejection—than many have experienced from receiving afavourconferred with perhaps more kindness thangrace.—So it fares with me—I had anticipated the future happiness of my new friends—the comforts of warmth—the pleasures of being fed and noticed, talked to and watched by the best heart and finest face within a large latitude—but I am content—I am certain of theinconveniency—and my best thanks are due, which I pray you make with our best wishes.—I am sorry, both for O—— and my friend’s sake, that the camp breaks up so soon—as to brother O——, his harvest has, I hope, been plentiful and well got in—my friend poor S——, like most modest men of merit, is unlucky—he set out before I got either my friend R——’s or your letter—his best way is to turn about—and may good luck over take him—detain him—fill his pockets—and send him in glee home again!—This is more to be wished than expected.—If he falls in your way, I shall envy him—he will meet Hospitality and the Graces.—Betsy and Kitty are both invalids—Mrs. Sancho iswell, and joins me in every good wish.—Next month I hope brings you all to town—bring health and spirits with you.—We have no news—no trade! consequently no money or credit.
Give Mr. R—— my thanks for his friendly letter in your kindest manner—and say all to our worthy esteemed friend Mrs. C—— that gratitude can conceive and friendship dictate—in the names of all the Sanchos, and at the head place
Yours, &c. &c.
I. SANCHO.