Then, and not till then, she confided her plan to an intimate friend.

She was not one to talk over-much about any project, while it remained uncertain--to speak about her labour, in any direction, while its result was doubtful.
"Nov.

2nd, 1841.
"Now let us begin to quarrel.

In the first place, I must consider whether I will commence operations on the defensive, or the offensive.
The defensive, I think.

You say, and I see plainly, that your feelings have been hurt by an apparent want of confidence on my part.
You heard from others of Miss W---'s overtures before I communicated them to you myself.