| Description | She has been in bed that morning, because of a coughing fit, and has taken morphine. She has been in a better state for longer since 1867. She thinks that higher regions may be a trial for her lungs and has done less walking than at Coonoor. She describes her symptoms, some rain, and a carriage drive. John's letter worried her, but she thinks he had more trouble than he related; she expected that he might not be able to finish the season. Mrs Scott has arrived with her work, and therefore Mary feels constrained in writing. She does not recall using the words that Bella quoted [Isabella Herschel] and was careful in copying John's words about the eclipse. Mary notes an article in 'The Spectator' about Respighi and forwards 'Nature' with Mr Boesinger's letter about the eclipse. She longs for answers on her schemes to go home. |