To Agnes McLehose (Clarinda)
Monday, Noon [17th March 1788]
I will meet you to-morrow, Clarinda, as you a point. My Excise
affair is just concluded, and I have got my order or instructions: so
far good. Wednesday night I am engaged to sup among some of the
principals of the Excise: so can only make a call for you that
evening; but next day, I stay to dine with one of the Commissioners,
so cannot go till Friday morning.
Your hopes, your fears, your cares, my love, are mine; so don’t mind
them. I will take you in my hand through the dreary wilds of this
world, and scare away the ravening bird or beast that would annoy
you. I saw Mary in town today, and asked her if she had seen you. I
shall certainly bespeak Mr Ainslie as you desire.
Excuse me, my dearest angel, this hurried scrawl and miserable
paper; circumstances make both. Farewell till to-morrow.
Sylvander
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