I find that I have not time to write to Papa therefore dearest you will remember me most kindly to him and ask him to spend as much time with you as possible. When Mama is at the cottage could you not send Jessie to Dalmuir and take Mama's girl to assist you when you have them with you. You should not encourage other visitors when Mama is there. This has been written on the knee at different times of your own Donald. [Note on transcription: Mr Russel = Thomas Purvis Russell]