I should be sorry if you appeared to force yourself there; and for the rest, as a general rule, I think a young man who has his own way to make in life had better avoid all intimacy with those of his own age who have no kindred objects nor congenial pursuits.
As soon as this visit is paid, I wish you to come to London.

The report I receive of your progress at Eton renders it unnecessary, in my judgment, that you should return there.

If your father has no objection, I propose that you should go to Oxford at the ensuing term.

Meanwhile, I have engaged a gentleman, who is a fellow of Balliol, to read with you.

He is of opinion, judging only by your high repute at Eton, that you may at once obtain a scholarship in that college.