There is another matter, which I am loathe to address in Lord Pendleton's presence for fear of causing insult, and I expect I shall have little opportunity otherwise.
He has asked to put forth a suit on my beh marry me.
I understand, of course, the upset this will cause to the already precarious position in which he finds himself, and have already begun formulating and indeed enacting such plans as to minimize the damage. However, there is one person in this city whose opinion on this subject holds sway over any further action on my part: you.
He speaks of you with high regard, and, dare I say, even sentiment. Time and again he has told me you are the sole person he cares for at all, with the exception of myself.
I would know your mind on the matter. Can there be accord between us, at the very least? Could you like me, in time?
I can offer no revelation of nobility; I am American, you see. I have other qualities which would recommend me, but for all the assets I might lay before you in hopes that you would approve, the chiefest of these is that I love him. I would give him my care, and strive ever for his happiness and peace.
You need not answer immediately. I do ask that you delete my message upon reading, that we might maintain secrecy until he has further recovered. However, if your answer is to the affirmative, I have one consideration further to put to you.
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There is another matter, which I am loathe to address in Lord Pendleton's presence for fear of causing insult, and I expect I shall have little opportunity otherwise.
He has asked to
put forth a suit on my behmarry me.I understand, of course, the upset this will cause to the already precarious position in which he finds himself, and have already begun formulating and indeed enacting such plans as to minimize the damage. However, there is one person in this city whose opinion on this subject holds sway over any further action on my part: you.
He speaks of you with high regard, and, dare I say, even sentiment. Time and again he has told me you are the sole person he cares for at all, with the exception of myself.
I would know your mind on the matter. Can there be accord between us, at the very least? Could you like me, in time?
I can offer no revelation of nobility; I am American, you see. I have other qualities which would recommend me, but for all the assets I might lay before you in hopes that you would approve, the chiefest of these is that I love him. I would give him my care, and strive ever for his happiness and peace.
You need not answer immediately. I do ask that you delete my message upon reading, that we might maintain secrecy until he has further recovered. However, if your answer is to the affirmative, I have one consideration further to put to you.
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With highest regards,
- Katrina