She said this morning, "when Mel is in the Ministry"-- he is not yet in Parliament! I feel quite angry with the woman, and she is not so cordial as she might be.

I have her profile very frequently while I am conversing with her.
'With Grandmama Bonner I am excellent good friends,--venerable silver hair, high caps, etc.

More of this most interesting Juliana Bonner by-and-by.

It is clear to me that Rose's fortune is calculated upon the dear invalid's death! Is not that harrowing?
It shocks me to think of it.
'Then there is Mrs.Shorne.She is a Jocelyn--and such a history! She married a wealthy manufacturer--bartered her blood for his money, and he failed, and here she resides, a bankrupt widow, petitioning any man that may be willing for his love AND a decent home.

AND--I say in charity.
'Mrs.Shorne comes here to-morrow.