As for the painful sight with which you threaten to entertain me, I believe you capable of keeping your word, but I entreat you to spare my heart, for I love you as if you were my sister.

I have forgiven you, dear Bettina, and I wish to forget everything.

I enclose a note which you must be delighted to have again in your possession.

You see what risk you were running when you left it in your pocket.

This restitution must convince you of my friendship.".