My dear Dorothy I could not but be quite sure what the contents of your letter would be. It is a peaceful end at last, to a life that was always kept happy and innocent. The real sorrow can only be for Mary, who must miss that one thought and care so dreadfully, though after all there is great comfort in knowing that she has not to leave Frances. I only hope she ... continue reading

My dear Mary I have been meaning to write for some days, but they have managed to be full, and now I hope you have good accounts of Dorothea and the little maid, and that Charlotte has a happy nursing.

Poor Alethea has quite broken down, with really nothing the matter with her, but she has had no proper rest all this year First the influenza, then all the children’s measles then going to the ... continue reading