ones lose; particularly Sheridan, notwithstanding all his
méchanceté
.
Received many, and the kindest, thanks from Lady Portsmouth,
père
and
mère
, for my match-making. I don't regret it, as she looks the countess well, and is a very good girl. It is odd how well she carries her new honours. She looks a different woman, and high-bred, too. I had no idea that I could make so good a peeress.
Went to the play with Hobhouse.