Molle

Next week my persecution begins again; he comes down, and my cousin Molle is already cured of his imaginary dropsy, and means to meet here.

Letters from Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple (1652-54) 1888

The reference to "Heamses" places this letter, and the expectation of her brother Henry's to meet Cousin Molle is important in pointing out the relative position of this and future letters.

Letters from Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple (1652-54) 1888

If he has spread his opinion in that family, I shall quickly hear on't, for my cousin Molle is now gone to Kimbolton to my Lord Manchester, and from thence he goes to Moor Park to my cousin Franklin's, and in one, or both, he will be sure to meet with it.

Letters from Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple (1652-54) 1888

Of all things, I admire my cousin Molle has not got it by the end, he that frequents that family so much, and is at this instant at Kimbolton.

Letters from Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple (1652-54) 1888

Cousin Molle has gone back to Cambridge, and her eldest brother goes away on Monday.

Letters from Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple (1652-54) 1888

About ten o'clock I think of making me ready, and when that's done I go into my father's chamber, from thence to dinner, where my cousin Molle and I sit in great state in a room and at a table that would hold a great many more.

Letters from Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple (1652-54) 1888

My cousin Molle went from hence to Cambridge on Thursday, and there's an end of Mr. Bennet.

Letters from Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple (1652-54) 1888

Besides, I look for my eldest brother and my cousin Molle here shortly, and I should be glad to have nobody to entertain but you, whilst you are here.

Letters from Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple (1652-54) 1888

At the further end of the wall are two Gothic windows, claustral remnants, lighting now perhaps the dining-hall where cousin Molle and Dorothy sat in state, or the saloon where the latter received her servants.

Letters from Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple (1652-54) 1888

Cousin Molle goes to Cambridge and the niece is the only visitor.

Letters from Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple (1652-54) 1888