ABSTRACT
AS we left our heroine in a very critical situation, our readers will be naturally desirous of knowing how she conducted herself. Finding it in vain to attempt an interference with her brother in Sancho’s favour, she was greatly distressed at the idea of being even the innocent cause of his punishment. At the same time, the introduction of her name, and all the circumstances of the case, into a public court, alarmed her delicacy, and might create an irreparable breach with her family. But she was resolved to have recourse even to this most disagreeable extremity, rather than Sancho’s life should be endangered. She had much hope, from the known spirit and attachment of Dr. Homily and Mr. Tickle to this faithful domestic, that he would have their protection; and yet, even from this, she / had to dread some fresh disaster and rencontre between our hero and her turbulent brother. Thus perplexed, she thought it would at least be some comfort to unbosom her mind to her faithful friend Frances. She accordingly wrote to Miss Lumeire for her advice, requesting her to send her the copy of the picture which she had lost, as she could readily supply her with another. This was a fortunate measure; for our hero being at this time at Mr. Lumeire’s house, became immediately acquainted with Sancho’s danger, and the awkward situation of Letitia. He consulted with her friend, and the result was the following letter to Miss Forester:
‘Dear Letty,
