Dearest Lizzie- Here am I writing to you out upon the lawn under the pleasant shade of the berberis. There ought to be a nightingale singing, for one lives at the corner, but he is a lazy bird, and year after year always is nearly silent after the first fortnight, though yesterday I not only heard but saw his fellow singing with all his might in a young oak, making his tail and wings quiver.

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My dear Mary

I am very glad you have this respite, it is so much better for you all. And you must be glad of time to put things in order, and see about Sister Sarah. I send the answer to the Febry question as no doubt you meant to keep them all together. I have put in your apology and I cant put in the Jany class list now- as the printers must ... continue reading