I dare say I shall catch it; and my sore-throats, you know, are always worse than anybody's." So ended the first part, which had been afterwards put into an envelope, containing nearly as much more.
"I kept my letter open, that I might send you word how Louisa bore her journey, and now I am extremely glad I did, having a great deal to add.
In the first place, I had a note from Mrs Croft yesterday, offering to convey anything to you; a very kind, friendly note indeed, addressed to me, just as it ought; I shall therefore be able to make my letter as long as I like.

The Admiral does not seem very ill, and I sincerely hope Bath will do him all the good he wants.

I shall be truly glad to have them back again.

Our neighbourhood cannot spare such a pleasant family.

But now for Louisa.