Old Love-Letters (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1882. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... very pleasant and gay you must be Adieu, my dearest friend; take care of yourself if you love me, as I have no wish that 3ou should visit that beautiful and romantic scene, the burying-place. Adieu, once more, and believe that you are loved verv sincerely by C. C. The Same to the Same. Carlisle, Dec. 10, 1797. If I could but really believe that my letter only gave you half the pleasure you express, I almost think, my dearest Scott, that I should get very fond of writing, just to indulge you, -- that is saying a great deal. I hope you are sensible of the compliment I pay you, and don't expect I shall always be so pretty behaved. You may depend on me, my dearest friend, for fixing as early a day as I possibly can, and if it happens not to be so soon as you could wish, 3 ou must not be angry with me. It is verv unlucky 3 ou are such a bad housekeeper, as I am no better. I shall try. I hope very soon to have the pleasure of seeing you, and of telling you how much I love you; but I wish the first fortnight was over. With all my love, and all sorts of pretty things, adieu. Charlotte. P. S. fitudiez votre Francais. Remember you are to teach me Italian in return, but I shall be a stupid scholar. The Same to the Same. Carlisle, Dec. 14, 1797. (A week before marriage.) ... I Heard last night from my friends in London, and I shall certainly have the deed this week. I will send it to you directly; but not to lose so much time as you have been reckoning, I will postpone any little delay that might happen by the post by fixing nest Wednesday for your coming here, and on Thursday, the 21st, O my dear Scott, -- on that day I shall be yours forever. C. C. P. S. Arrange so that we shall see none of your family the night of our arrival. I shall be so tired and such a fright, I s...