Her opinion of Franklin's "Dialogue with the Gout"; begs him not to let M. Veillard, Abbé de la Roche, etc., touch up his French; thinks his style is weakened by the influence of grammarians.
Does not know whether she can go to see Franklin that evening. Proposes to him to take tea at M. Louis Guillaume Le Veillard's on his return from Paris.
Telling of the trouble and sorrow caused by the actions of Mlle. J. whom she had befriended and taken into her home and who supplanted her in her husband's affection by intrigue and deceit.
Humorous description of Heaven and how Franklin intends to spend his time there. Will wait for Mme. Brillon's coming. Asks her not to renew her contract there with Mme. Brillon but to pledge her troth to him.
Has given a note of introduction to a Mr. Delon who came to Nice with Lord Cholmondeley as his companion or preceptor. Probably desires to bring about a meeting between Lord Cholmondeley and Franklin. Particulars about the young Lord and his Mentor. Surmises as to their real object in wishing to meet Franklin. Her health continues to improve. Her Husband being no longer under the evil influence of a certain person shows her every kindness and attention.
Has never been able to go to bid him farewell. Feared the occasion would be too painful for both of them. Will never forget the eight years passed in Franklin's company. Asks him to send them news about himself. Postscript by M. Brillon.