previously suffered. —

I am so much agitated by Delight that I can scarcely hold a pen, but am determined to send you a few lines by James, that you may have some explanation of what must so greatly asto::nish you, as that Reginald should be returningto Parklands. —

I was sitting about half an hour agowith Sir James in the Breakfast parlour, whenmy Brother called me out of the room. — I instant::ly saw that something was the matter; — his complexion was raised, & he spoke with greatemotion. — You know his eager manner, mydear Madam, when his mind is interested. —

"Catherine, said he, I am going home today.I am sorry to leave you, but I must go. — It isa great while since I have seen my Father & Mother. — I am going to send James forward with