nly stupid. I don't know what could be the matter with me,
I was so very low, and felt really ill: it was even a trouble to
speak. The settling of our little plans--all looked {p.261} so
much in earnest--that I began reflecting more seriously than I
generally do, or _approve of_. I don't think that very thoughtful
people ever can be happy. As this is my maxim, adieu to all
thoughts. I have made a determination of being pleased with
everything, and with everybody in Edinburgh; a wise system for
happiness, is it not? I enclose the lock. I have had almost all
my hair cut off. Miss Nicolson has taken some, which she sends to
London to be made to something, but this you are not to know of,
as she intends to present it to you.... I am happy to hear of
your father's being better pleased as to money matters; it will
come at last; don't let that trifle disturb you. Adieu, Monsieur.
J'ai l'honneur d'etre votre tres humble et tres

Obeissante

C. C.

CARLISLE, November 27.

You have made me very _triste_ all day. Pray never more complain
of being poor. Are you not ten times richer than I am? Depend on
yourself and your profession. I have no doubt you will rise very
high, and be a _great rich man_, but we should look down to be
contented with our lot, and banish all disagreeable thoughts. We
shall do very well. I am very sorry to hear you have such a _bad
head_. I hope I shall nurse away all your aches. I think you
write too much. When I am _mistress_ I shall not allow it. How
very angry I should be with you if you were to part with Lenore.
Do you really believe I should think it an _unnecessary expense_
where your health and pleasure can be concerned? I have a better
opinion of you, and I am very glad you don't give up the cavalry,
as I love anything that is _stylish_. Don't forget to find a
stand for the old carriage, as I shall like to keep it, in case
we should have to go any journey; it is so much more convenient
than the post-chaises, and will do very well till we can keep
_our carriage_. What an idea of yours was that to mention where
{p.262} you wish to have your _bones laid_![142] If you were
married, I should think you were tired of me. A very pretty