me to call for Mrs Stephens but the bad weather prevented her. Poor girl I am sure she is much to be pitied. I wish she could come and stay with me for a few days. I think she is very fond of Mr Park. When he came in to bid his goodbye the instant she saw him her face became scarlet. Had I heard nothing about it I should have known she liked him. Poor Mrs Stokes seems daily getting worse. I saw her today. Much from her appearance I fear she has not long to live. When I saw her I had great difficulty to in preventing myself crying. She reminded me so much of poor Mama. I am afraid her complaint is the same. She always seem glad to see me. I must try more to let no day pass without seeing