I thought every man who loved me truly would act in the
same manner; and, whether I am right or wrong in my conjectures,
I leave wiser casuists to judge. Certain it is, such sacrifice and
devotion is the most pleasing proof of an admirer's passion; and,
Voyez-moi plus souvent, et ne me donnez rien, is one of my favourite
maxims. A man may give money, because he is profuse; he may be
violently fond, because he is of a sanguine constitution. But, if
he gives me his time, he gives me an unquestionable proof of my
being in full possession of his heart.
"My appearance at Bath, without the company of Lord B--, occasioned
a general surprise, and encouraged the men to pester me with
addresses, every new admirer endeavouring to advance his suit by
demonstrating the unkind and disrespectful behaviour of his lordship.
Indeed, this was the most effectual string they could touch. My
pride and resentment were alarmed, I was weak enough to listen to
one man, who had like to have insinuated himself into my inclinations.
He was tall and large-boned, with white hair, inclining to what
is called sandy, and had the reputation of being handsome, though
I think he scarce deserved that epithet.
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