Martha is now very well; she has kept in a continual flow of good humour during her stay here, and has consequently been very fascinating.

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" "They are making such a noise about me I cannot write any more.

Mary is playing on the piano; Martha is chattering as fast as her little tongue can run; and Branwell is standing before her, laughing at her vivacity." Charlotte grew much stronger in this quiet, happy period at home.