be well. The idea of me being ill after eating the dinner I had was quite laughable. He sent Mrs Kirton up a few days ago to scold me for taking too long walks. I am very glad you have sold the farm as it will cause you no more trouble and the price of it will be much better laid out in sheep. If you send me butter do not send a large quantity. The winter is so far advanced and the fresh butter will soon get plentiful once more. My dearest husband I must entreat. that you will come home as soon as you possibly can. I am getting very much afraid that you will not be here at a time when it will be very unpleasant to be absent. If you could only be here by the beginning of September I do not think you will be too late. It will be dreadful if you are not here. I could go on writing all night but I am keeping Ellen Paul out of bed. It was very late when I commenced writing.