She had, however, the other letter on which to occupy her mind, and thus relieve her from the effects of too deep an animosity against the Countess.
The Lady Glencora's letter was as follows: Matching Priory, Thursday.
DEAR COUSIN, I have just come home from Scotland, where they have been telling me something of your little troubles.

I had little troubles once too, and you were so good to me! Will you come to us here for a few weeks?
We shall be here till Christmas-time, when we go somewhere else.

I have told my husband that you are a great friend of mine as well as a cousin, and that he must be good to you.

He is very quiet, and works very hard at politics; but I think you will like him.

Do come! There will be a good many people here, so that you will not find it dull.