(Reply to Mrs. Bolland expressing some concern that I had not been asked to tea there.) My dear Madam, I have always found such a kind and welcome reception at the Parsonage that I could never entertain the most distant idea of your inhospitality; and I am certain I might have asked either you or Miss Wright for a cup of tea, if I felt disposed for one; or else have waited supper; but was anxious to get home to give William a lesson, as I have no other time for doing so except the Sunday evenings; and trust you will forgive my running away in this instance, as well as many others, unceremoniously; as I have to attend on others, and seldom have command over my own time. I should have answered your note sooner; but I have been so very busy this morning. I remain, my dear Madam, very sincerely yours, (Signed) Don. McLean.