And another time he spoke with passionate dislike of the pollarded trees, because such things are unknown on Tweedside.

I'm so glad he has made quite a lot of friends.

I was afraid he might be so shy and unforthcoming that he would put people off, but he writes enthusiastically about the men he is with.

It is good for him to be made to leave his work, and play games; he is keen about his footer and they think he will row well! The man who has rooms on the same staircase seems a very good sort.

I forget who he is--it's quite a well-known family--but he has been uncommonly kind to Davie.