Wednesday 5th December 1807

Dear Diary,
I am quite wearied in my desire to keep Mr Ashforth stimulated. I earnestly crave him to look back on his time at Thrushcock Grange with affection. We forsook playing upon the Parson's organ for a lengthy constitutional and for the most part the weather was kind. This evening we have practised our Cotillion and Scotch Reel and Mr Ashforth is indeed an accomplished dancer with much experience of balls. I confess I trampled Fanny's foot a number of times but she remained serene and composed. I have come to my chamber early and left him in the parlour. He is quite taken by Fanny's Tuppence and spends much of his evening stroking her.