10/16 But what a pity Laura is not a little taller--about Fanny's height; and as I was looking at Fanny the other day, I thought how sorry I was for Mr.Whitloe that Laura was not just a little prettier. She has _such_ a nose; and then her complexion! However, my dear Abel of course cares nothing about such things, and, I have no doubt, is wickedly laughing at his mamma at this very moment for scribbling him such a long, rambling letter. What is Miss Wayne's first name? I am going to Saratoga in a few days--I think Fanny ought to drink the waters. |