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2005.0028.0042a

"Norwood"
Sept. 6^th, 1900

My darling -
Thy letter this morning was very
sweet to have, and I thank thee for for it
and wish for thy dear sake that I was
a Bobbin or a person as fine as she,
but I am fuller of faults than thee knows,
sweetheart, and have to fight "continual"
as the old man said. Father got off
this morning in high feather at the
prospect of getting his boy back again,
and I am happy thee knows with my
two boys coming so soon. Mrs. Moore +
I walked up to see Dr. Ellrey last
night - he is remarkably well, walked
down to the gate with us, and though
I refrained from saying any thing
about the portrait on principle I felt
that he was looking forward to
having it done with pleasure. I walk
up and down the hall during the day
for exercise, and every evening after tea
take a walk. I don't enjoy it particularly
but think it wise. I am