your business would soon be finished and that I might expect soon to see my own dearest love. I am afraid however from what you say that there is little chance of that. I would have given anything to have had you at home last night as I was afraid something was going to happen. I went out about twelve yesterday to get somethings on the beach and on my way I felt very unwell. We came home by the Terrace and thought we would never get to Mrs Sharp's as I wished to go there to rest a little. I was not in pain but I felt faint. When I got to Mrs Sharp's I had a glass of wine which revived me and I remained till 5 when I saw Papa passing and I walked home with him. I had not been long in the house till I again felt ill and in pain so I sent for Mrs Kirton. She said she thought it would pass away again and that it was of no