the greater part of last week and did not feel any inconvenience or impediment to my operations from the weather which was on the whole very fine with an occasional Scotch mist. You cannot conceive how delightful it is to receive letters in the sweet solitary bush. Do not therefore punish my occasional neglect my not writing frequently as I peruse your letters with increasing interest. I could keep writing to you for hours but I am certain you will be indulgent in your ex...tions after a long ride and with kindest remembrances to Mamma believe