Such things have been done, and the sentiment of feeling herself his would inexpressibly comfort her mind, I am sure.

Then, if she is taken from us, I should not have lost the power of becoming his lawful wife at some future day, if it indeed should be deemed expedient; if, on the other hand, she lives, he can on her recovery inform her of the incompleteness of their marriage contract, the ceremony can be repeated, and I can, and I am sure willingly would, avoid troubling them with my presence till grey hairs and wrinkles make his unfortunate passion for me a thing of the past.

I put all this before him; but he demurred.
Sept.

30 .-- I have urged him again.

He says he will consider.