Sept. 18, ten at night
The idea struck me as they were dancing . I assure you , there is a good deal of resemblance in their persons : I have seen a fine old seasoned female gypsey , of as dark a complexion as a savage : they are all equally marked as children of the sun . To Miss Rivers , Clarges Street . Repentigny , Sept. 18 , ten at night . I study my fellow traveller closely ; his character , indeed , is not difficult to ascertain ; his feelings are dull , nothing makes the least impression on him ; he is as insensible to the various beauties of the charming country through which we have travelled , as the very Canadian peasants themselves who inhabit it . I watched his eyes at some of the most beautiful prospects , and saw not the least gleam of pleasure there : I introduced him here to an extreme handsome French lady , and as lively as she is handsome , the wife of an officer who is of my acquaintance ; the same tasteless composure prevailed ; he complained of fatigue , and retired to his apartment at eight : the family are now in bed , and I have an hour to give to my dear Lucy . He admires Emily because he has seen her admired by all the world , but he can not taste her charms of himself ; they are not of a stile to please him : I can not support the thought of such a woman 's being so lost ; there are a thousand insensible good young women to be found , who would doze away life with him and be happy .