I do not write to say a word about my love, of which I think you may be assured without any letter.

I told mamma last night what had occurred between us, and she of course was very angry.

You will understand that, knowing how anxious she has been on behalf of my cousin Mountjoy.

She has always taken his part, and I think it does mamma great honor not to throw him over now that he is in trouble.

I should never have thrown him over in his trouble, had I ever cared for him in that way.