Also, most warmly I thank you for your intentions regarding my boy.

He will be ready to come to you on Friday week.
I suppose his best way will be to go by coach to London and then down to you, or he could take passage perhaps in a coaster.

He is very fond of the sea.
"We had settled that he should enter the army; but of course I consider that nothing will be decided on this or any other point as to his future until I know your wishes on the matter.

Lastly, dear Herbert, believe me that the news that you have given me concerning your state of health has caused me deep sorrow, and I earnestly hope and trust that the doctors may be mistaken in your case, that you may have a long life before you, and that life may be happier in the future than it has been in the past.
"I remain, "Your grateful and affectionate "MARY CONWAY." A fortnight later Ralph Conway took his place on the outside of the coach for London.

As to the visit to this unknown friend of his mother, he anticipated no pleasure from it whatever; but at the same time the journey itself was delightful to him.