The book is a foolish one in some respects; but it abounds with information, and shows great mental power.

She was certainly the first woman of her age; Miss Edgeworth, I think, the second; and Miss Austen the third.
Ever yours T.B.M.
To Hannah M.Macaulay.
London: August 29, 1831.
My dear Sister,--Here I am again settled, sitting up in the House of Commons till three o'clock five days in the week, and getting an indigestion at great dinners the remaining two.

I dined on Saturday with Lord Althorp, and yesterday with Sir James Graham.

Both of them gave me exactly the same dinner; and, though I am not generally copious on the repasts which my hosts provide for me, I must tell you, for the honour of official hospitality, how our Ministers regale their supporters.
Turtle, turbot, venison, and grouse, formed part of both entertainments.
Lord Althorp was extremely pleasant at the head of his own table.

We were a small party; Lord Ebrington, Hawkins, Captain Spencer, Stanley, and two or three more.