And what claims has Lydia--what attraction has she beyond youth, health, and good humour that could make him, for her sake, forego every chance of benefiting himself by marrying well? As to what restraint the apprehensions of disgrace in the corps might throw on a dishonourable elopement with her, I am not able to judge; for I know nothing of the effects that such a step might produce. In nursing your sister I am sure you have pleasure and I hope it will be soon increased by seeing her quite well. We know how little there is to tempt anyone to our humble abode.