companion; and in plain truth, I had more respect for you than the whole
bevy
, with whose foibles I amused myself in compliance with their prevailing propensities. You gave yourself more trouble with me and my manuscripts than a thousand
dolls
would have done.
Believe me, I have not forgotten your good nature in
this circle
of
sin
, and one day I trust I shall be able to evince my gratitude. Adieu.