'I've been unable to write to you till this moment. Mr. H.[67] stayed till a late hour, and is now here again. B. dined with me, and after I left the room I sent your note in, thinking him in better spirits and more free from irritations. He has only just mentioned it to me: "Oh, by-the-by, I've had a note from H., Augusta, whom you must write to, and say I'm so full of domestic calamities that I can't see anybody." Still, I think he _will_ see you if he hears you are here, or that even it would be better, if the worst came to the worst, to let the servant announce you and walk in. Can you call here about eleven to-morrow morning, when he will not be up, or scarcely awake, and Capt. B., you, and I, can hold a council on what is best to be done? The fact is, he is now _afraid_ of everybody who would tell him the truth. It is a most dreadful situation, dear Mr. H.! The worst is, that _if_ you said you have done so-and-so, etc., he would deny it; and I see he is afraid of _your despair_, as he terms it, when you hear of his situation, and, in short, of your telling him the truth. He can only bear to see those who flatter him and encourage him to all that is wrong. I've not mentioned having seen you, because I wish him to suppose your opinions unprejudiced. You _must_ see him; and pray see me and George B. to-morrow morning, when we will consult upon the best means. You are the only comfort I've had this long time. I'm quite of your opinion on all that is to be feared. 'Ever yours truly, 'A. L.' 'PICCADILLY TERRACE. 'DEAR MR. H., 'About three you will be sure of finding me, if not sooner. I've sent in your letter; he said in return I was to do what I pleased about it. I _think_ and _hope_ he will find comfort in seeing you. 'Yours truly, 'A. L.' '_Saturday._ 'DEAR MR. H., 'B. will see you. I saw him open your note, and said I had given his message this morning, when I had seen you and talked generally on the subject of his present situation, of which you had before heard. He replied, "Oh, then, tell him I will see him, certainly; my reason for _not_ was the fear of distressing him." You had better call towards three, and wait if he is not yet out of his room. Mr. Hanson has sent for me in consequence (probably) of your interview. I'm going to him about three with Capt. B., but have said nothing to B. of this. 'Ever yours, 'A. L.'