We did not discourage our sons in these profitable expeditions; but they had another aim, which I was yet ignorant of.

In the mean time, I usually walked with one of my younger sons towards Tent House, to attend to our garden, and to see if our works continued in good condition to receive mamma, who daily improved; but I insisted on her being completely restored, before she was introduced to them.

Our dwelling looked beautiful amongst the picturesque rocks, surrounded by trees of every sort, and facing the smooth and lovely Bay of Safety.

The garden was not so forward as I could have wished; but we were obliged to be patient, and hope for the best.
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