26/39 I think of the public as you do. As little as _that_ is a woman's care, it may be permitted into the number of a woman's fears. But, wretched as I am, I have no more to fear for myself. I have still a concern for my friends, and I am in pain for your danger. I am far from taking ill what you say, I never valued myself as the daughter of----, and ever despised those that esteemed me on that account. |