letter today is almost as great a solace as if you had come. Mrs Maxwell was with me for a week which she was most grateful. Mrs St John is with me as much as the baby will admit. They were all here yesterday. The children dressed like little fairies playing in the orchard. I asked little Ethel the youngest where her papa was. She said he had gone for a walk. Mr Sewell sister was here on Saturday told me what a boon your introductions were to her husband. He was feasted and made off wherever he mentioned