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I was calm for some time, but the great::est degree of Forbearance may be overcome; &I hope I was afterwards sufficiently keen. — He endeavoured, long endeavoured to soften my resentment, but that woman is a fool indeed who while insulted by accusation, can be workedon by compliments. — At length he left meas deeply provoked as myself, & he shewed hisanger more. – I was quite cool, but he gaveway to the most violent indignation. – I may therefore expect it will the sooner subside; & perhaps his may be vanished for ever, whilemine will be found still fresh & implacable.

He is now shut up in his apartment, whi::ther I heard him go, on leaving mine. — How unpleasant, one would think, must his reflec::tions be! — But some people's feelings areincomprehensible. — I have not yet tranquil:lized

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