thinking morning, noon and night. How thankful I ought to feel that you continue to enjoy such good health. I will use every effort to be at Wellington before the time you mention. How strange that my uncle has not written to me since our marriage. I am glad to hear that he called at your uncle's. Probably they may become acquainted. You do not tell me which of your uncle's lost his only son 14 years of age. Probably one of Papa's brothers as you say immediately afterwards you are surprised at not hearing from uncle Edward's family. It is not strange that my uncle in visiting Glasgow should go to Kelvin Dale as I told you long ago that he was aware of our intended marriage and further that he approved but most likely I did not tell you that part as it might flatter you too much. I am glad that you did not quite deserve the scold I have given you for negligence so much as I expected. You frequently have the advantage of me from your attention to your duties therefore I must be more careful when I scold