The _governor_ is well, and, notwithstanding years and infirmities, comes out quite a _jolly old cove_.

He is, indeed, if you will pardon the partiality of a daughter, a regular _brick_.

He says he will help us if we can't get on, and I make no doubt will in due time _fork out the tin_.

I am busy working a cap for you, dear aunty; it is from a pretty German pattern, and I think when finished will be quite a _stunner_.

There is a shop in Regent Street where I hire patterns, and can get six of them for five _bob_.