I say Emily instead of Anne; for Anne might take her turn at some future period, if our school answered.

I feel certain, while I am writing, that you will see the propriety of what I say.

You always like to use your money to the best advantage.

You are not fond of making shabby purchases; when you do confer a favour, it is often done in style; and depend upon it, 50_l_., or 100_l_., thus laid out, would be well employed.

Of course, I know no other friend in the world to whom I could apply on this subject except yourself.