[110 — To R. C. Dallas]
Reddish's Hotel, Jan. 25, 1809.
My Dear Sir, —
only reason for not adopting your lines is because they are
your
lines
. You will recollect that Lady Wortley Montague said to Pope: "No touching, for the good will be given to you, and the bad attributed to me." I am determined it shall be all my own, except such alterations as may be absolutely required; but I am much obliged by the trouble you have taken, and your good opinion.