were comfortable together. I wish your cousin Will* had a Father and Mother to take care of him, for she has left him at lodgings to take care of himself, and what they are about I cannot guess, for they have not written a line for some time to him or me, nor has Mary† written to Harriet‡ or Will, from Plymouth, where her visit must be nearly ended. Your Aunt met Mrs. Upham in Exeter, and she took her arm and inquired how I was. He made a bow, but spoke not, He remains very fond of the Child,§ which is very fortunate, and indeed every one must who has a feeling heart, for he is a most beautifull and engaging Child.
“We are all expecting you in a fortnight, and think it better to keep at one good school than changing. You will hear from your mama before you return, I suppose; I don’t think she will write to us from where she is. We expect to be travelling to Crediton this day seven weeks, where we shall be glad to see you at C.mass. You see I cannot write straight, and I am tired, so you will excuse my writing more. Tour Aunt and Miss E.‖ join me in kind love to you, your Father, and Mrs. Hazlitt.
“Tell Father to write to me by you, and now and then besides, and before he goes abroad; I don’t like his going; so many die there; such stagnant waters surrounding the towns, and all over the country. We are reading Mrs. Piozzi’s travels in Italy.
“My dear Child,
“Your affecttionate Grandmother,
