Dalmuir Hill March 24th 1851 My dear Mr McLean Your letter by the Rose although short gave me much pleasure. I could not expect a longer one as you are so busy. Even half a dozen lines from one whom I love so dearly would be quite sufficient to make me contented and happy. I am sorry that I shall not see you before May, however time soon passes and although two months seems long to look forward to it appears short when it is