To Samuel Furly (March 24, 1757)

I am glad you are so fully employed. I think you need not speak to each of the women every day; at least, not for an hour altogether. You may say all you have to say in less time. But whatever you do, or leave undone, you must, absolutely must, find time for exercise. Otherwise, you are penny wise and pound foolish, for one fit of sickness will cost you more time than you have saved in several years. Nay, you already lose much time by your past want of exercise, 76namely in sleep. Why do I need less sleep than you? Because I constantly use more exercise.

All Passion Week I purpose spending in London. On Easter Sunday I hope to be at Bedford, in my way to the north. I thank Mr. Drake and you for the trouble you have taken.