chance of them being found as we have not the least idea who has got them. I suppose you think I am never going to make your watch guard. I went to every shop to enquire for braid but I could not find it. Miss Kelly promised to come this week to teach me to make one of silk, but she has been busy and could not come. I must now bid you good bye. May every blessing attend you my and believe me to remain ever your affectionate Susan Douglas Strang