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so great a liberty, I am aware how dreadfully angry it will make Mama, but I must run therisk. — I am Sir, your most Humble  . Servt .

F. S. V.

Letter 22d .

Lady Susan to Mrs . Johnson

 Churchill

This is insufferable! — My dearest friend,I was never so enraged before, & must releive my::self by writing to you, who I know will enterinto all my feelings. — Who should come on Tuesdaybut Sir James Martin? – Gueſs my astonishment& vexation – for as you well know, I never wished him to be seen at Churchill. What a pity thatyou should not have known his intentions! — Not content with coming, he actually invited him::self to remain here a few days. I could havepoisoned him; —

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