Mary Delany [ Art and Literature / Reading & Writing ]
… Hannah More’s conversation, which she soon afterwards apologized for in a letter: 'I hope you have not suffered from the pleasure you bestowed on me last Saturday. I was sorry my circle enlarged, as it prevented my enjoying your conversation … 2, p. 271-272. 12 . In 1736, when they first met, Elizabeth Montagu notes: 'I am sure Mrs Pendarves cannot give you any pleasure in her conversation that she is not repayed in enjoying yours. I am glad you have got so agreable a companion …
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