Rather than hazard the imputation
of being obstinate and refractory on the first day of my probation,
I suffered myself to be led into a chamber, which was darkened by
my express stipulation, that my shame and confusion might be the
better concealed, and yielded to the privilege of a dear husband,
who loved me to adoration.
"About five o'clock in the afternoon we were called to dinner,
which we had ordered to be ready at four; but such a paltry care
had been forgot amidst the transports of our mutual bliss. We got
up, however, and when we came downstairs, I was ashamed to see the
light of day, or meet the eyes of my beloved lord. I ate little,
said less, was happy, though overwhelmed with confusion, underwent
a thousand agitations, some of which were painful, but by far the
greater part belonged to rapture and delight; we were imparadised
in the gratification of our mutual wishes, and felt all that love
can bestow, and sensibility enjoy.
"In the twilight we returned to Lord W--'s lodgings in town, where
I received a letter from my father, importing that he would never
see me again.
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