See Letter 107.) progresses favourably.

I am exhausted and not well, so write briefly; for we have had nine days of as much misery as man can endure.
My poor daughter has suffered pitiably, and night and day required three persons to support her.

The crisis of extreme danger is over, and she is rallying surprisingly, but the doctors are yet doubtful of ultimate issue.

But the suffering was so pitiable I almost got to wish to see her die.

She is easy now.