I was at home during the whole of the day. Abby would not go out to Meeting and I did not feel as if I could leave her alone. How we passed our day it is impossible for me to tell but I can truly say it was to me unmingled happiness or the intoxication of pleasure. I had formed moderate expectations only and they have been entirely exceeded—And Abby’s conduct is perfectly delightful. The gentleness, and moderation she has displayed, with the attention to me have made 4her far more dear than ever to me and have given me moments of felicity which could not be improved. Sidney and his Wife,1 and Chardon came in and Julia Gorham in the course of the day and they laughed and made amusement in plenty,2 and in the evening Mr. William Emerson called to see his old pupil.3 I do not much like any of the Emerson family without knowing any reason for positively disliking them, excepting perhaps hearing from Abby’s own lips that one of them had been once a favoured friend though at a time when she was so young as to be unable to judge. This might have been a reason, had I not been able to trace the dislike earlier than my acquaintance with her. Poor Edward has suffered so much subsequently however that I feel pity for him.4 And I have been a successfull rival with too many advantages not to cause in him some regrets at the inequalities of life. I am sorry for I do not feel disposed to boast of advantages which are not my own but resulting from accident. I am full of gratitude for every thing.