I was taking a Catalogue in my Pocket-Book of these, and several other Authors, when
Leonora
entred, and upon my presenting her with the Letter from the Knight, told me, with an unspeakable Grace, that she hoped Sir
Roger
was in good Health: I answered
Yes
, for I hate long Speeches, and after a Bow or two retired.
Leonora
was formerly a celebrated Beauty, and is still a very lovely Woman. She has been a Widow for two or three Years, and being unfortunate in her first Marriage, has taken a Resolution never to venture upon a second. She has no Children to take care of, and leaves the Management of her Estate to my good Friend Sir
Roger