better weather than we have. It is a miserable south easter today and I can scarcely keep myself warm although I am sitting nearly on the top of a large fire. I am much better today, indeed if you had seen my breakfast you would say my illness the night before last was all sham. So you may feel quite at ease about your pussy's health. I shall take care of myself and make no more bids as you order. Miss Kelly came up yesterday afternoon and she said she would stay with me for a few days next week to help me with some of the little things I am making. I know she is no favourite of yours but really dear she is very obliging. Everyone in the world has faults and if you knew as much as I do. If she has often to suffer you would not feel surprised