for Douglas he would much prefure having him to any body and will take pains to make a good man of business of him. I had no idea he was 21 years of age till his grandfather told me the other day. It will give me great pleasure to see him established in the office just as he has come of age. I am fretting a good deal about our dear Alec. It seems to me as if so little was done for him and I blame myself much for leaving him to the care of any one at nights. I sent for Dr Grace for it has been pressing so much upon my mind and I feel more comfortable since.