I hardly know where to write to you, but suppose this letter will follow you at the Summit House. Edward is pretty well, and is looking forward to his vacation, which has been postponed this year on account of extra work in the office, but we do not regret this, as we have had such very stormy weather the last three weeks.
The children unite with me and Edward in love to dear grandmamma.
Believe me, as ever,
Yours affectionately,
Lilian Dwight.
136. From a Daughter-in-Law to a Father-in-Law.
E——, February 10, 19—.
Dear Mr. Winthrop:—
We have been delighted to learn from your last letter that you have been quite well in spite of the severe weather we have lately experienced, and that you are in such good spirits. How wise not to let the small worries of life depress you. I wish I had a little of your philosophy; as it is, I take things too much to heart, and am inclined to allow trifles to vex me. You set us all such a good example by your unvaried cheerfulness.
I suppose you were very much interested in Tuesday's meeting, as you are such a keen judge of politics; but will not express my opinion of it, gathered second-hand from my husband, in case it should run counter to yours. This you may call cowardice on my part, but it is really discretion.
With kindest love from Ned, also myself, believe me, dear Mr. Winthrop,