Indeed it is the second (the 3rd counting Abinger) Mr Chattell the vet squashed the last & I am afraid he will this also, & I am inclined to do without him.
I think by the tone of Caroline's letter to you that she must have won upon you, as well as you upon her. There is a noble self forgetfulness in her, for she must have felt she was risking illness & poss. danger. How do you think it answered to Eras—
There are mysterious allusions to difficulties about Drs I guess in Fanny's note w. I shall want u to explain by word of mouth so don't forget them. It is a pity nobody shd go to Hatfield but Amy will be away & I am sure Fr. won't wish it. The rain kept Miss Drummond from coming to lunch yesterday; but as by that means we heard of the horse it was lucky.
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