Then Nolly and I went over to see the Russians.

But they are closely boxed up and not allowed to-day to see visitors.

So we came home cross and hungry.
All evening I have been writing business letters.
Papa has gone to a reception and Charley is hard at work at his desk.
I answered Mr.Allen's letter this morning, dear, and told him you would talk to him.

When you do, dear, talk freely to him as to me.
You will not perhaps agree with all he says.

But your own thoughts will be healthier for bringing them--as I might say, out of doors.