very hard that we should be separate the first anniversary of our wedding. How busy I was this time last year and how happy I was. Papa wished me to ask my bridesmaids to spend the day with me on Saturday but I shall not invite them as I cannot be happy when my Donald is away and besides if you were here it would not do to have anyone as it is quite possible I might be taken ill at the dinner table which would be rather awkward. I must now conclude my own dearest love for Jessie and Ellen will not give me peace. They say that I would sit writing all day if they would allow me. Good bye my own Donald and believe me ever to remain your affectionate and devoted wife Susan D McLean