with her on Sunday is that the servant is out and Mr Stokes always goes for a walk and she says that when she is left alone she gets quite nervous. I think also that it would be scarcely worth while to begin teaching now as I would soon be obliged to give it up. When you write tell me whether I ought to do it or not. I shall do what you think best. Mama has not been well lately. She complains a good deal of rheumatism. I think if she would go out a little she would be much better. I shall try and persuade her to go with me next week to pay some visits. Mrs Kirton told me that in your letter to the Minister you mention having hurt your foot. Why did you not tell me & I suppose you thought that if you said