MRS. GLADSTONE
medley of people—clergymen, Quakers, scientific men. I dined at Mrs. Grenville's, meeting the Duchess of Sutherland,[1] Lord and Lady Mahon, Mr. Harcourt, and Mr. Samuel Rogers. Pleased with both Duke and Duchess; she spoke so nicely and naturally about nursing her babies.
"January 31.—We dined at the Duchess of Beaufort's alone, and to Stafford House[2] afterwards. Never so struck by that splendid house, specially the staircase, where a band was playing. Saw the King of Prussia; a strong likeness to O'Connell, with an ingenuous countenance.
"February 1.—At the Duke of Wellington's to meet the King of Prussia—the first time I had been to Apsley House—which gave me great pleasure; he sat near the pianoforte listening to the music, apparently lost to everything besides.
"February 5.—William told me something of great interest; he was harassed, and we were glad to escape quietly to pass our evening alone.
"February 6.—At St. Martin's and St. James's Churches. Before the end of the day
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