Explaining her actions as regards the attentions of
Mr. Parsons, she has a high opinion of him, but advises Maria to think carefully, she is still young; she must et him hope though, if she has no intentions, as "that will make you talk'd of as
Angelica was", although she doesn't believe half of what was said; she sends Parsons's letter [HU/2/51], which she is not to show to anyone.