'I return you, with very many thanks, the books you have so obligingly
supplied me with. I am very sensible, I assure you, of the attention
you have paid to my convenience and amusement. I return also
"Mansfield Park," as ready for a second edition, I believe, as I can
make it. I am in Hans Place till the 16th. From that day inclusive,
my direction will be Chawton, Alton, Hants.
'I remain, dear Sir,
'Yr faithful humb. Servt.
'J. AUSTEN.
'I wish you would have the goodness to send a line by the bearer,
stating _the day_ on which the set will be ready for the Prince
Regent.'
'Hans Place, December 11 (1815).
'DEAR SIR,--I am much obliged by yours, and very happy to feel
everything arranged to our mutual satisfaction. As to my direction
about the title-page, it was arising from my ignorance only, and from
my having never noticed the proper place for a dedication. I thank
you for putting me right. Any deviation from what is usually done in
such cases is the last thing I should wish for. I feel happy in
having a friend to save me from the ill effect of my own blunder.
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