MY DEAR KATE,

I have but a moment. Just got back and post going out. I have taken a

most delightful and beautiful house, belonging to White, at Bonchurch;

cool, airy, private bathing, everything delicious. I think it is the

prettiest place I ever saw in my life, at home or abroad. Anne may

begin to dismantle Devonshire Terrace. I have arranged for carriages,

luggage, and everything.

The man with the post-bag is swearing in the passage.

Ever affectionately.

P.S.--A waterfall on the grounds, which I have arranged with a carpenter

to convert into a perpetual shower-bath.

[Sidenote: Mr. Mark Lemon.]

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