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Miss Byron expresses much concern for Lord G----, from Miss Grandison's present conduct to him; but is inclined to hope that an alteration may be effected. LETTER XIX. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-- Account of Sir Charles's return from Windsor: his joy on restoring the worthy family of the Mansfields from oppression: his interview with his friend Beauchamp, at Sir Harry's; and cheerful behaviour at his sister's wedding, though his own heart is torn with uncertainty. Farther proofs of his esteem for Miss Byron. LETTER XX. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-- Sir Charles briefly lays before his sister the duties of a married life: some remarks on her behaviour. Lord W----'s generosity to his nieces o Lady G----'s marriage. Painful reflections on the departure of Sir Charles. Opinions of the proper age for the marrying of women. LETTER XXI. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-- Conversation with Dr. Bartlett. Artless remarks of Miss Jervois, and her censures on the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord. Mr. Galliard proposes an alliance for Sir Charles. Contrast between Lady G---- and Lady L---- in disposing of their uncle's present. Miss Byron's perturbed state of mind: the cause of it. Her noble resolution in favour of Lady Clementina. LETTER XXII. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-- Conference between Lord W---- and Sir Charles on the management of servants: their conduct frequently influenced by example. Remarks on the helpless state of single women. Plan proposed for erecting Protestant Nunneries in England, and places of refuge for penitent females. LETTER XXIII. Lady G---- to Miss Byron.-- Invitation to dinner. Account of a matrimonial altercation, and of the arrival of Lady Olivia. LETTER XXIV. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-- Encloses Lady G----'s letter, and describes her concern for Lord G----. LETTER XXV. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-- Lady Olivia is introduced to Miss Byron. Some traits in that lady's character related by Dr. Bartlett. She declares her passion for Sir Charles to Lady L----. She endeavours to prevail on him to defer his voyage, and is indignant at meeting with a refusal. Miss Byron's exalted behaviour. LETTER XXVI. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-- Conversation with Sir Charles regarding Lord and Lady G----. His anxiety for their happiness; but hopes much from Miss Byron's influence over her sister. LETTER XXVII. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-- Sir Charles departs unexpectedly, from the kindest motives. The concern and
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