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  ...very sensible I parted with you in July and 'tis now the middle of November," she went on to say. "As if this was not hardship enough, you do not tell me you are sorry for it. You write seldom, and with so much indifference as shews you hardly think of me at all. I complain of ill health, and you only say you hope 'tis not so bad as I make it. You never enquire after your child. I would fain flatter myself you have more kindness for me and him than you express; but I reflect with grief A man that is ashamed of passions that are natural and reasonable is generally proud of those that are shameful and silly.   "
Lady Mary, once having given vent to her feeling of injustice, was not concerned to mince her words: "You seem perfectly pleased with our separation, and indifferent how long it continues.... When I reflect on your behaviour, I am ashamed of my own: I think I am playing the part of my Lady Winchester. At least be as generous as My Lord; and as he made early confession of his aversion, own to me your inconstancy, and upon my word I will give you no more trouble about it.... For my...   Montagu, Lady Mary Wortley

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Excerpt from Lady Mary Wortley Montague Her Life and Letters (1689-1762) · This quote is tagged Men · Search on Google Books to find all references and sources for this quotation · Help your friends discover QB

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