I saw that he was received with approbation, and that he looked forward to marrying her at no very distant period.

When I saw this, I can affirm with truth that I felt pleasure, and even exultation.

I looked to the happiness of two people for whom I had the most perfect esteem, without the intervention of a single sentiment or feeling that could make me suspect I should ever repent having been instrumental to their union.' Later on Mr.Day wrote a long letter to Honora, describing his scheme of life (which was very peculiar), and his admiration for her, and asking whether she could return his affections and be willing to lead the secluded life which was his ideal.

This letter he gave to Edgeworth to deliver.

'I took the packet; my friend requested that I would go to the Palace and deliver it myself.