Page 6 - way, riots of colour that brighten the room, and he teases me about the muddy shoe that began our closer acquaintance. I dislike that someone whose friendship is so cheering should be ignorant of the scandalous truth that occasioned it. He seemed particularly entranced by Caroline during her visit. It seems his taste in wildflowers may surpass his taste in wives. I hope to see you soon. While I am grateful for your public discretion, I hope that in private we may soon resume our former intimacy. Know that I shall not mortify you again as I did those months ago; I have not the heart to give to another such mad endeavour. Wickham broke part, and the rest is devoted to deserving my brother’s trust and earning yours. Yours very respectfully, Georgiana