but I should prefer remaining in town and continuing my studies to make up for lost time. That is to say if nothing comes in the way and that I shall have sufficient means to do so with. The sum we last got was exhausted the end of last session, two of the quarters being due before yours came so that I have entered school just now without paying in advance which is generally expected. Catherine is always ready and willing in assisting me and provides me with many comforts and necessaries which I could not procure even with 40£ a year as it takes entirely that sum for educational expenses. Independent of that Cath. has been giving me from 4 to 5 pound yearly for entire personal expenses out of which I pay only