Emily and Anne were going to Keighley to meet me; unfortunately, I had returned by the old road, while they were gone by the new, and we missed each other.

They did not get home till half-past four, and were caught in the heavy shower of rain which fell in the afternoon.

I am sorry to say Anne has taken a little cold in consequence, but I hope she will soon be well.

Papa was much cheered by my report of Mr.C.'s opinion, and of old Mrs.E.'s experience; but I could perceive he caught gladly at the idea of deferring the operation a few months longer.

I went into the room where Branwell was, to speak to him, about an hour after I got home: it was very forced work to address him.