From Emma Darwin to H. E. Litchfield [19] June 1881

actually a bright mg—& we are thinking of climbing up by B's rocks & doing a little trespassing. Yesterday G. & W. & Bessy set off for a Mt walk [tho] v. soon W. gave up—(it was most soft & muggy). G. & B. enjoyed it & had a few gleams— W^m loitered all up in those beaut parts— F. & I had a rainy turn up Glenridding w. I was surprized to find so pretty.

2.30. The day has turned out even more beaut than the first Sunday— We all but F. went in the boat first up & then coasting downwards as far as the How Town landing place—(where you embarked) we got out (B. was with us dabbling his hand in the water & very quiet & happy)  It was very charming up among the junipers & [rocks]— W^m was much delighted but is rather troubled by wishing for Sara. The 4 young ones are going to have a carriage & go a little way up the Kirkstone Pass. & turn off up Dovedale.

Poor B. had troubles today about Mim's cutting out & then a great cry & struggle not to part with Bessy— Leo. had no luck at Coniston one day he never stirred out. He took 4 photos, but thought they wd not be v. good  He went up every evening to the Marshalls for their evening meal at 7^.^30— Only Mrs O'Brien there.

I am sorry for the Miles' but Miss Ewart must have been ill—judged in acting so far without authority.

F. got up to his beloved rock this morning but just then a fit of his dazzling came on & he came down— I mean to try to get there soon.

Fancy M^lle Wild's folly in not learning to conform to the meals all this time, having a supplementary breakfast & a sort of supper— However Sara w^d not stand it any more & she manages with a cup of milk &c— She does suffer from indigestion & they will be glad to be rid of her, but W^m thinks his French m. improved