. I have disposed of my
superfluities
by means of hard exercise and abstinence.
Should your Harrow engagements allow you to visit town between this and February, I shall be most happy to see you in Albemarle Street. If I am not so fortunate, I shall endeavour to join you for an afternoon at Harrow, though, I fear, your cellar will by no means contribute to my cure.
for my worthy preceptor, Dr. B.
, our encounter would by no means prevent the
mutual endearments
he and I were wont to lavish on each other.