Chapter XXV: Letter XXIV: Harriot to Myra

_Rhodeisland._

MRS. _Francis_ is not altogether pleased with her journey to this part of the country—She does not delight to brood over sorrow—She flies from the house of mourning, to scenes of dissipation—and, like the rest of the world, bears the misfortunes of her friends with a most christian fortitude: The melancholy aspect of affairs here, will therefore shorten our visit—so you may expect us at _Boston_ in a few days.

MY faithful lover (with whom I will certainly make you acquainted in a short time) continues to write to me in very passionate and sentimental strains. His last letter proves him to be a _tolerable maker of rhymes_ and I inclose it for your _entertainment_.

I am, my dear,
Your most affectionate Friend.