one of Mr Bidwill's men. Of course I discharged him. The fellow declaring his innocence in his broken English in the most imploring terms but all to no effect. How apt we are to be imposed upon by the scum of the earth that float about with such plausible appeals to our feelings and with such false pretensions and claims to our sympathy. Often have I now been imposed upon by such characters of whom I shall be more guarded in future. The scoundrel has had £2.1 from me already for expending which I deserve a scold from you. My other expenses as yet have not been much so you see I am keeping my promise to become more economical after marriage. I have no news to give you. If I have time I will write to Papa.