I had to raise L500 last month on Franklands; and it is too bad if I must raise more to pay your dressmaker.

You might at least employ some civil person, or one whose charges are moderate.

Madame Smith tells me that she will not wait any longer, and charges L50 for a single dress.

I hope you fully understand that there must be an end to this.
"I hear from your mother that young Erskine is with you at Brandon's.

I do not think much of him.