Foolishly, as I now see it, I desired your daughter to keep the fact a secret for a short period, fearing lest you might not clearly comprehend my reason for returning.

I wished to explain the matter myself.

This trifling affair, it seems, has made Fanny very unhappy.

I am really sorry.

But it is over now, and I trust her spirits will rise again.
You understand me fully, and can easily see why I might naturally fall into this trifling error.
"I wrote you yesterday, and hope you acted upon my suggestion.