He was so weak after the funeral that it is my private opinion that but for Elizabeth's care and devotion he would soon have followed David.

I know he thinks so himself.

'Father has two daughters now,' Theo often says, 'but Elizabeth suits him best.' She says it quite amiably.

Theo and I keep each other company.

Her favourite amusement seems visiting the cottages and talking to the women and children; they get quite fond of 'the red-headed lady' as they call her.