I disclaimed all title to it, telling her her husband was predisposed to amendment before I added my mite of exhortation and encouragement, and that I had only done what she might, and ought to have done herself.
'Oh, no!' cried she; 'I couldn't have influenced him, I'm sure, by anything that I could have said.

I should only have bothered him by my clumsy efforts at persuasion, if I had made the attempt.' 'You never tried me, Milly,' said he.
Shortly after they took their leave.

They are now gone on a visit to Hattersley's father.

After that they will repair to their country home.
I hope his good resolutions will not fall through, and poor Milicent will not be again disappointed.

Her last letter was full of present bliss, and pleasing anticipations for the future; but no particular temptation has yet occurred to put his virtue to the test.