In answer to her correspondent's reply to this letter, she says:-- "You thought I refused you coldly, did you?
It was a queer sort of coldness, when I would have given my ears to say Yes, and was obliged to say No.

Matters, however, are now a little changed.

Anne is come home, and her presence certainly makes me feel more at liberty.

Then, if all be well, I will come and see you.

Tell me only when I must come.