I forsee all that will happen on this occasion.

I shall incense my family in the highest degree.

The generality of the world will blame my conduct, and the relations and friends of -- -- will invent a thousand stories of me; yet, 'tis possible, you may recompense everything to me.

In this letter, which I am fond of, you promise me all that I wish.

Since I writ so far, I received your Friday letter.