I feel I owe you a long one; but I shall write a portion each day and not try my eyes unduly.
I am glad to know you are now settled down in chambers at Fig Tree Court in the Temple and have begun your studies for the Bar.

You could not have taken up a finer profession.
What seems to me so wonderful is that you should be able to earn your living at the same time and be no charge on me.

I accept your assurances that you need no support; but never forget, my dear Son, that if you _do_, I am ready and willing to help.

You sowed your wild oats--perhaps we both exaggerated the sins of the wild years--at any rate you have made a noble reparation.

What a splendid school the Colonies must be! What a difference between the David who left me five years ago for Mr.Praed's studio and the David who returned to me last summer! I can never be sufficiently thankful to Almighty God for the change He has wrought in you! No lip religion, but a change of heart.