14th .-- Mr.Sanderson is everything that is good; indeed, had I been a brother he could not have shown me more solicitude.

But he is obstinate in connecting my attack with the Great Ruby of Ceylon; it is certainly a curious coincidence that this dark chapter of my life should immediately follow my father's warning, but that is all one can say.

I shall give up trying to convince him.
"Oct.

31st .-- I am now considerably better.

My strength is slowly returning, and with it, I am glad to say, my memory.