Madame, Mons. d’ Aimeri and the Chevalier de Valmont arrived yesterday in perfect health. My son's gratitude is boundless for the friendship the Chevalier testified on seeing him again. Before my departure for Italy, Theodore was too young to be considered and treated as a friend; he is now sensible of all the joys of friendship. The trifling difference in their ages is scarcely discernible at present, and will not be at all so in another year.

Yes, Madame, I have made an acquaintance with that charming Countess Anatolle whom the Viscountess extolled so highly. She is really extremely pretty and very amiable; but I grieve to see the dangerous connections she is allowed to form. She begins to enjoy her liberty; she goes by herself, because she has just lain in. Mothers ought to be prudent; nevertheless at eighteen it is impossible to do without a guide, particularly with a neglected education. Farewell, Madam; I give no account of your commissions, since Adelaide undertook them. She employs herself with that activity you admire in her; and her ardour redoubles when you are the object.