Great Stuart Street
Saturday.
My dear Henry –
This is only a line to tell you that Mamie & Rd are come and I am very glad to have them. Their train brought them here very punctually, a little before 5. They felt rather chilly – but soon revived by the help of a cup of tea. And today we are quite getting into order, and are going to sit down to dinner at Six o’clock – Our Servant MaCall came this morning, and has been busy in his pantry, making things tidy – for we have leading a very scrambling sort of life till now. – I think Carpenter has behaved very well throughout – for she has filled the triple duties of Cook, Sick Nurse & Parlour maid all these days. Somebody shall write you a better letter tomorrow – I meant to have done so today, but have been extremely busy – Your letters have interested me very much. I was very glad to hear about Mr Roach. – and I thank you very much for telling me of your conversation with Mr Crisp. – There is something still to be made clear, about the mischief which Quinine Wine, prescribed by Mr Crisp has done him. It is said now, by Henriette, that he took very large quantities of this, at his own discretion, not by instruction of the medical man.
He is still unconscious of what has been the matter with him. And Dr Moir will explain it to him only when he is sufficly recovered to understand – and resolve. I am glad to find that you are not quite so much put out & annoyed as I feared
Your affectionate,
Constance
I forgot to say that Goodwin is going on quite well – but is still too weak to sit up.