Count Stroganoff has invited her and some friends to go to Sèvres to see a porcelain service made for the Empress of Russia. Asks Franklin if he wishes to go with them.
Declines to engage in a discussion with Franklin on the Ten Commandments. Points out the reserve and discretion in conduct which women are obliged to observe and the liberty allowed to men in their relations with the opposite sex. Postscript about a collection of Scotch airs received from Mr. Alexander.
Letter in anonymous form giving the views of a certain lady on love as opposed to those of a certain gentleman {Franklin). She asserts that she is a follower of Plato, while he is an Epicurean and a disciple of Anacrcon. Platonic love is a convenient safeguard for the fair sex (beau sexe). Exculpates herself from the accusation of showing or giving copies to others of the gentleman's letters to her without his consent. Attributes his displeasure and bad humor to her refusal to accept his proposals of love.
L'Arbalestre. Referring to a day spent by Franklin with them at the above place. Does not like the idea of making a long journey the coming winter for the benefit of her health.
Has just learned, from Franklin's son, the good news from America about the surrender of General Burgoyne and his troops. Wanted to go immediately to congratulate Franklin in person. Is going to compose a march of triumph.
