that sum as we felt sure that you would have had no hesitation in remitting it with a year's interest. I am sure none will be so gratified to hear of our being accomplished ladylike girls more than yourself. But do not forget my dear brother that these attainments are to be had without means. All of us have learned much from observation and has fortunately had the advantage of being in good society which has been always such a stimulus to endeavour to acquire what I thought so beautifull and refined in those around me. I am so passionately fond of travelling that I am so anxious to be well versed in the French. My governess says that if I had studied languages sooner I would have been a good linguist. I find the music more difficult but I hope when I join