But if you cannot come, there is an experienced old negress here, called Granny Nan, who, Tulee says, will take good care of me.
I thank you for your sympathizing, loving letter.

Who could papa's friend be that left me a legacy?
I was thankful for the fifty dollars, for it is very unpleasant to me to use any of Mr.Fitzgerald's money, though he tells Tom to supply everything I want.

If it were not for you, dear friends, I don't think I should have courage to try to live.
But something sustains me wonderfully through these dreadful trials.
Sometimes I think poor Chloe's prayers bring me help from above; for the good soul is always praying for me.
"Adieu.

May the good God bless you both.
"Your loving and grateful "ROSABELLA." * * * * * Week passed after week, and the promised papers did not come.

The weary days dragged their slow length along, unsoothed by anything except Tulee's loving care and Madame's cheering letters.