Page 4: But I do not hate him for his choice: Soon after, the Stanhope patriarch’s gambling lost both the family home and the family name. I doubt that the girl I was then could have borne putting my good brother through a second scandalous attachment, and so I let Henry go without a word. Propriety over potential, yet again. Your sister Jane and her Mr. Bingley purchased the Stanhope estate, and Henry left England to explore points unknown. I now have the chance to do the same. I tell you this in order to impress upon you how sure I am of what many will see as a mad excursion. The first time I lost a love, it was a blessing. The second time, though painful, was as well, for I see now that my life was meant for something other than what a marriage could offer me. This third opportunity to follow my heart shall not hit amiss. I have been happy, with good work