I even fancied the pretty pair stood before me, whose arms he isrepresented joining. It is much to be regretted so fine a piece shouldbe hid from the world.--Why should not _this_ be proportion? The _other_portraits which your Ladyship has drawn, are even allowed by Reynolds tobe masterly.--Let me therefore entreat, next time he comes to the Lodge,my favourite may _at least_ have a chance of being called frombanishment.

The Dean was almost discouraged from proceeding on his journey, byhearing of your Ladyship's absence, and the death of Mrs. Whitmore.--Hewas no stranger to what concern'd me, tho' I could be scarce aninhabitant of Hillford-Down at the time _he_ left it.--I suppose hisinformation was from Mr. Jenkings; I could look at them from the window very deepin discourse, walking in the Bowling-Green, from the moment the Dean gotout of his chaise till dinner.

The latter expressed infinite satisfaction when I joined them; lookingwith such stedfast tenderness, as if he would trace on my countenancethe features of some dear friend.--His sincere regard for Mr. and Mrs.Whitmore, and the gratitude he owes your Ladyship, must make him beholdme with a favourable eye, knowing how greatly I have been distinguish'dby the two latter.

He had a stool put into his chaise; assuring us we could fit threeconveniently--We came from the last inn together, and are to travel sothe remainder of the journey.

After your Ladyship's strict commands, that I look on Brandon-Lodge asmy home, I shall make it such the few days I stay in 0xfordshire;--andhave presumed on your indulgence, to request Mr. Jenkings will do thesame.--The Dean's visit is to Mr. Gardener, which will be ecstatic for me,as that Gentleman's home is so near the Lodge.--I hope to see the topsof the chimneys this night.--

My heart would jump at the sight, if I expected your Ladyship to meet mewith open arms.--Extatic thought!--unfit to precede thosedisappointments which must follow thick on one another. Can there begreater!--to pass the very home, once inhabited by--0 my Lady!--Heaven!how will your and her image bring before me past ecstatic scenes!