troublesome than he used to, though he never complains. Except for a
touch of rheumatism occasionally, I am very well myself. We have much
to be thankful for!"
"You will be able to picture your dear boy in your old home. I do not
think the place has much changed since you left. God bless you,
dear Margaret; may He keep and console you and your husband in your
coming trial, and may He assist us to take good care of your little son."
"With much love from your Uncle Theophilus and myself, and kind regards
to Captain Gidley, believe me, my dear niece, I am, as ever,
your affectionate aunt,"