dear  Temple,  you  are  wrong.  Never  suspect  that  I
can  be  a  bit  better  to  you  than  I  am.  You  know  me
too  well,  and  I  am  perfectly  satisfied  with  the  genuine
esteem  which  you  have  for  me.  I  may  perhaps  now
and  then  assume  some  airs,  but  it  is  strange  that  it
should  be  so ;  but  undoubtedly  we  are  very  well  pleased
that  those  who  cannot  admire  us  for  what  we  truly
possess,  should  admire  us  for  what  we  do  not.  Thus
far  my  defence ;  and  now,  my  ever  dear  friend,  let  me
enjoy  the  agreeable  prospect  of  our  meeting.  I  have
secured  lodgings  for  you  when  you  arrive ;  you  are  to
choose  whether  you  will  have  one  large  room,  with  a
large  alcove  bed-place,  or  two  rooms.  As  you  are  to
stay  immediately  above  us,  Thomas  will  always  be
ready  to  attend  upon  you,  as  I  suppose  you  will  not
bring  a  servant  with  you.
