I mean to possess my soul.

I'm not all froth, but, if I am, Priorsford will reveal it.

I feel that there will be something very revealing about Miss Bella Bathgate.
"Poor Biddy, to have such an effusion hurled at you! "But you'll admit I don't often mention my soul.
"I doubt if you will be able to read this letter.

If you can make it out, forgive it being so full of myself.

The next will be full of quite other things.