



Wilhelm, the man about whom I wrote to you -- that man so enviablein his misfortunes -- was secretary to Charlotte's father; and anunhappy passion for her which he cherished, concealed, and atlength discovered, caused him to be dismissed from his situation.This made him mad. Think, whilst you peruse this plain narration,what an impression the circumstance has made upon me! But it wasrelated to me by Albert with as much calmness as you will probablyperuse it.