Trip 809 of 5150 collection book57
I have business with your father which cannot be delayed till tomorrow without manifestbook64 prejudice to my friend andbook74 myself therefore I took the liberty of visiting him at these untimely hours and it has been my misfortune to mistake the door in the dark. Though the husband swallowed the bait without further inquiry the penetration of the wife was not so easily deceived. This account the good lady took for an evasion and upon that supposition has again written to him in such a provoking style that although the letter arrived but half an hour ago he is determined to despatch a courier before morning with the mischievous ring for which in compliance with the impetuosity of his temper I have taken the freedom to disturb you at this unseasonable hour.... read all
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