TALBOT218

4 Circus Bath

Feb. 18^th

My dear Papa

I have paid Pickering’s bill as you desired – and we have ordered Ashley’s life of Lord Palmerston ¹ which he promises to send the beginning of next week.

Charles ² wishes me to say that he is going to Clifton ³ tomorrow for change of air for a few days, as he is not feeling very well – he says that he shall remember about M^r Awdry’s bill, and take it to Lacock next time he goes – Meantime it will be quite safe left here.

Monie ⁴ had today a nice letter from Tilly ⁵ – with a good account of all and Connie ⁶ had quite recovered from her cold.

The weather continues mild, wild and stormy – but the crocuses are coming out and making our garden here look gay. – and there are even some buds beginning to appear on the early scarlet Rhododendrons

Good bye dear Papa

Your affec^te daughter

Ela

We will send you some preserved apricots on Saturday.