It's a horrible want of patriotism, of course, only, if I were upon trial, I might say in a low voice a few things to soften the judgment against me on account of that sin.

Ah! we missed you at Havre! If you had come it would have been something pleasant to remember that detestable place by, besides the salt-water which profited one's health a little.

We were in Paris too some six weeks in all (besides eight weeks at Havre!) and Paris has a certain charm for me always.

If we had seen you in Paris! But no, you must have floated past us, close, close, yet we missed you.
A good happy new year we wish to Mr.and Mrs.Ruskin, as to yourself, and, dear Mr.Ruskin, to your mother I shall say that my child is developing in a way to make me very contented and thankful.

Yes, I thank God for him more and more, and _she_ can understand that, I know.