May 10, 1774
shamed that I may record here what
does no honour to my old Aunt, I saw
her
with three Partners round a Table
playing Cards at that vulgar game
fit only
for the meanest gamblers
" all Fours"--At three I visited Miss
Beatty that
amiable Girl, I always
see with pleasure, am happy where
She is & feel
uneasy & disturbed al-
-
ways when I must leave her. Since
June in the year
1770 I have had
an acquaintance with her--& since
May in the year 1771
I have happily had
an Intimacy. Her Goodness has at length
indulged my importunate
Solicitations
& in her Society I hope to be happy--
I spent the Evening
til eleven with her,
& in the most entertaining manner,
Mr. Howel & Mr.
John Peck call'd in
a small Time.