not justify so heavey a speculation. Still who knows what Smith and you might do about it. Twigg was up here on Saturday and I was so pleased to hear that you were in such good spirits. I trust this mail will bring good tidings about dear little Douglas. I long to hear of him now. I have had a number of dreams lately but I think they are all good. Hoping this will find you and Catherine well as it leaves us both. Always your affectionate brother Archibald John McLean