“18 September. “My dearest Lucy,— “Such a sad blow has befallen us. Mr. Hawkins has died very suddenly. Some may not think it so sad for...

“20 September. “My dear Sir,— “In accordance with your wishes, I enclose report of the conditions of everything left in my charge.......

“17 September. “My dearest Lucy,— “It seems an age since I heard from you, or indeed since I wrote. You will pardon me, I know, for all...