October 30.—
My Mother sets out for
London to-morrow, and Mr. Arnold has
proposed to me, that he and I should accompany
her. He says, he wants to
look out for a house, and should like to
fix in one before the winter advances;
and that we may take up our abode at
my mother's till our house is ready for
us. My mother is charmed at this proposal:
she dreads the thoughts of parting
with me; and as she intends going (after
a convenient stay in London) down to
Sidney Castle, if I remain here, our separation
must be immediate. I know this
is Mr. Arnold's kind reason for desiring
me to go; he thinks I shall be less affected
at parting with my mother, when
in the midst of the various scenes which
London affords, than I should be if I
were to continue here. He gives not this
for a reason, but I know it is his true
one; for he is not fond of London himself,
especially at a season of the year
when the country is so much more agreeable.
I thanked him for this mark of
his tenderness, and am determined to
go.
