41/42 The real social reformers are the hard-headed, practical men, who at heart care only for their own advancement. If you think, I'm sure you'll find this is true. You see that I am beginning to occupy myself with serious questions. It will be necessary in the wife of an active politician. But if you _could_ hint to Mr.Egremont that he is going shockingly astray! He dined with us the other night, and doesn't look at all well. |