the road, and how unaccustom'd you have
latterly been of riding on horseback, I
feel unworthy of such attention.
yet I do count on having sister Edith

’s
company, and as for thine my dear-
ly belov'd father thou knowest thy abil-
ity to encounter such a journey better
than I do. I hope prudence will dictate
rightly. and tho’ it will be a close trial
to my dear mother to give the up yet
if it is right I Hope she will receive
strength so to do. and if we are favour'd
to meet my desire for myself is to be in a
compos'd state of mind.

7 mo 3.

To her mother

-- I anticipate
in about two weeks the arival of some
of our near relations. To know whether
they are coming and the time of setting off
would be gratifying to me. A fear
at times assails me mind least I shall
lack of that patience and fortitude my
present situation demands. Tho’ of