Admirable creature! said he, how I adore her!
I hinted to her afterwards, his fear of her despising him. Harriet,
answered she, with a serious air, I will do my duty by him. I will abhor
my own heart, if I ever find in it the shadow of a regard for any man in
the world, inconsistent with that which he has a right to expect from me.
I was pleased with her. And found an opportunity to communicate what she
said, in confidence, to my lord; and had his blessings for it.
But now for some account of Lady Olivia. With which I will begin a new
letter.
LETTER XXV
MISS BYRON.--IN CONTINUATION
Sir Charles returned with the ladies. He presented to Lady Olivia and
her aunt, Lady G----, Lord L----, and Lord W----. I was in another
apartment talking with Dr. Bartlett. Lady Olivia asked for the doctor.
He left me to pay his respects to her.
Sir Charles being informed, that I was in the house, told Lady Olivia,
that he hoped he should have the honour of presenting to her one of our
English beauties; desiring Lady G---- to request my company.
Lady G---- came to me--A lovely woman, I assure you, Harriet; let me lead
you to her.
Sir Charles met me at the entrance of the drawing-room: Excuse me, madam,
said he, taking my hand, with profound respect, and allow me to introduce
to a very amiable Italian lady, one who does so much honour to Britain.
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