I have never had five minutes' conversation with her since I came, except while she was scolding me.

I have no wish to be pitied, except by yourself; if I were talking to you I could tell you much more." (TO EMILY, ABOUT THIS TIME.) "Mine bonnie love, I was as glad of your letter as tongue can express: it is a real, genuine pleasure to hear from home; a thing to be saved till bedtime, when one has a moment's quiet and rest to enjoy it thoroughly.
Write whenever you can.

I could like to be at home.

I could like to work in a mill.

I could like to feel some mental liberty.