"To the Rev. Mr. Ralph Incense, Chaplain to the Countess-Dowager of Brumpton.

"Sir,

"I heard and saw you preach last Sunday. I am an ignorant young woman, and understood not half you said: but ah! your manner, when you held up both your hands toward our pew! Did you design to win me to heaven, or yourself?

"Your humble Servant,
"Penitence Gentle."