To Mrs. Bennis Date: DUBLIN, April 1, 1773. I fear you are too idle: this will certainly bring condemnation. Up, and be doing! Do not loiter. See that your talent rust not: rather let it gain ten more; and it will, if you use it On March 16 she had written of herself as 'the same poor, tottering, feeble creature'. You are permitted to be in heaviness to humble and prove you yet more. Then you shall come forth as gold. If you love me, you will both write and speak freely to, my dear sister, Your affectionate.