“12 August. “Dear Madam,— “I write by desire of Mr. Jonathan Harker, who is himself not strong enough to write, though progressing well,...

Joy, joy, joy! although not all joy. At last, news of Jonathan. The dear fellow has been ill; that is why he did not write. I am not...

I am happy to-day, and write sitting on the seat in the churchyard. Lucy is ever so much better. Last night she slept well all night, and...