‘Yes, I read The Wages of Sin when it was coming out, a thing I seldom do, but I was much struck with its power. The author is a daughter of Kingsley. I don’t feel inclined to read Mrs. Ward’s new book.’
To the same:—
‘June 1892.
‘ ... I am enjoying my work. I was on the top of Battledown before 7 A.M. to-day. It is the best time for a walk....’
To the same:—
‘July 1892.
‘Our new building is to begin, and I am miserable at having to turn out of my house, which is to be pulled down.’
To the same:—
‘August 1892.
‘I think this state is partly reaction; do not bustle about it, but take rest. The excitement of last year is, I fancy, likely to lead to this; our spiritual faculties need rest after overfatigue, so seek repose, “O rest in the Lord.” Read, too, some lighter literature. Farrer’s story of Nero’s time I should like you to read. It shows what Christianity has done. I had a restful time at our Sanatorium after I had got out of my house, and now I have had a very pleasant week with my sisters at Woodchester. I really think it would be good for you one day to make your headquarters at Leckhampton. The country is so lovely, the air bracing, and there are all sorts of nice excursions by train and omnibus, to most lovely places, and there is such variety....