“Well, here I am! ‘My fortune smiles and gives me all that I dare ask!’ I called on Mr Collins this morning. He received me very politely, desired me to call on him at three o’clock, and he would go over with me to the theatre. Mrs C. proposed an amendment, that I should dine with them, and go after dinner. So I did. Mr Collins was very pleased with my rehearsal. I walked with their son to a lodging which he knew. When I went out of the room Mrs C. said that she should expect me back to tea. To tea back I came, having agreed for a remarkably nice room at 9s. a week; and now I am writing in their apartment, which is the reason for my writing so laconically.
“Inform my mother, if you can, of what I write. Inform
Mr Marshal that I play for the first
time on Monday the 4th inst. If
| 92 | WILLIAM GODWIN |
“My next letter shall keep up better appearances.
