NINE O'CLOCK
I was resolved to be even with him ; and indeed I am not very sorry to have the pretence ; for I love to pass the Sundays by myself . To have the better excuse to avoid his teasing , I am ready dressed to go to church this morning . I will go only to St. James 's church , and in a chair ; that I may be sure I can go out and come in when I please , without being intruded upon by him , as I was twice before . *** NEAR NINE O'CLOCK . I have your kind letter of yesterday . He knows I have . And I shall expect , that he will be inquisitive next time I see him after your opinions of his proposals .