4/21 But I think her present home must do her good. Mrs.Grant's manners are just what they ought to be. She speaks of her brother with a very pleasing affection." "Yes, except as to his writing her such short letters. She made me almost laugh; but I cannot rate so very highly the love or good-nature of a brother who will not give himself the trouble of writing anything worth reading to his sisters, when they are separated. I am sure William would never have used _me_ so, under any circumstances. |