. The novels of Samuel Richardson. Complete and unabridged . ot, and recommending her afterwards to thecivilities of his sisters, and their lords. But I hate her, forall that. Poor unhappy Olivia! said I. But what, my Emily, are wewomen, who should be the meekest and tenderest of the wholeanimal creation, when we give way to passion! But if she isso penitent, let not the shocking attempt be known to his sis-ters, or their lords. I may take the liberty of mentioning it,in strict confidence, [observe that, Lucy,] to those from whomI keep not any secret: but let it not be divulged to any of there
. The novels of Samuel Richardson. Complete and unabridged . ot, and recommending her afterwards to thecivilities of his sisters, and their lords. But I hate her, forall that. Poor unhappy Olivia! said I. But what, my Emily, are wewomen, who should be the meekest and tenderest of the wholeanimal creation, when we give way to passion! But if she isso penitent, let not the shocking attempt be known to his sis-ters, or their lords. I may take the liberty of mentioning it,in strict confidence, [observe that, Lucy,] to those from whomI keep not any secret: but let it not be divulged to any of therelations of Sir Charles. Their detestation of her, whichmust follow, would not be concealed; and the unhappy crea-ture, made desperate, might—who knows what she might do? The dear girl ran on upon what might have been the con-sequence, and what a loss the world would have had, if thehorrid fact had been perpetrated. Lady Maffei told her, how-ever, that had not her heart relented, she might have donehim mischief; for he was too rash in approaching her. She. SIR CHARLES GRANDISON. 237 fell down on her knees to him, as soon as he had wrested theponiard from her. I forgive, and pity you, madam, said he,with an air that had, as Olivia and her aunt have recollectedsince, both majesty and compassion in it: but, against herentreaty, he would withdraw: yet, at her request, sent in Lady L to her; and, going into his study, told not even Dr. Bartlett of it, though he went to him there the consciousness of this violence, perhaps, the ladywas more temperate afterwards, even to the very time of hisdeparture. Lord bless me, what shall I do ? Lady D has sent a card to let me know, that she will wait upon Mrs. Eeeves andme to-morrow to breakfast. She comes, no doubt, to tell me,that Sir Charles, having no thoughts of Harriet Byron, Lord D may have hopes of succeeding with her: and, perhaps, her ladyship will plead Sir Charless recommendation and interest in Lord D s favour. Bu
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