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being absolutely negatived, it was "And when shall we see you again? and how can we be of use to you?"—and Mr P. warmly offered his assistance in taking the house for Mrs G.—"I will come to you the moment I have dined, said he, & we will go about together."—But this was immediately declined.—"No, my dear Tom, upon no account in the World, shall you stir a step on any business of mine.—Your Ancle wants rest. I see by the position of your foot, that you have used it too much already.—No, I shall go about my House-taking directly. Our Dinner is not ordered till six—& by that time I hope to have completed it. It is now only 1/2 past 4.—As to seeing me again today—I cannot answer for it; the others will be at the Hotel all the Eveng, & delighted to see you at any
time, but as soon as I get back I shall
