_VIII.--Mr. Deane to Sir Charles Grandison_


_Selby House, October_ 3. An alliance more acceptable, were it with a
prince, could not be proposed, than that which Sir Charles Grandison, in
a manner so worthy of himself, has proposed with a family who have
thought themselves under obligation to him ever since he delivered the
darling of it from the lawless attempts of a savage libertine. I know to
whom I write; and will own that it has been _my_ wish in a most
particular manner. As to the young lady, I say nothing of her, yet how
shall I forbear? Oh, sir, believe me, she will dignify your choice. Her
duty and her inclination through every relation of life were never
divided.

Excuse me, sir. No parent was ever more fond of his child than I have
been from her infancy of this my daughter by adoption.


_IX.--Miss Byron to Lady G. (Formerly Charlotte Grandison)_


_October_ 14. Sir Charles came a little after eleven. He addressed us
severally with his usual politeness, and my grandmother particularly,
with such an air of reverence as did himself credit, because of her
years and wisdom.

Presently my aunt led me away to another chamber, and then went away,
but soon returned, and with her the man of men.

She but turned round, and saw him take my hand, which he did with a