7/21 He has a very large appetite, depressed spirits. Mr.Shaplow informs me he is a man of substance, in the service of a wealthy lady in poor health, expecting a legacy and her appearance to him. He has the look--Mr.Shaplow assures me he does not drink to excess: he is a slow drinker.' Victor straightened: 'Bad way of health, you said ?' 'Mr.Jarniman spoke of his expectations, as being immediate: he put it, that he expected her spirit to be out for him to meet it any day--or night. He says, she has promised it--on oath, he says, and must feel that she must do her duty to him before she goes, if she is to appear to him with any countenance after. |