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My dear Henry

I am anxious to know how you bear this increased sultriness of the weather. We find found yesterday & this morning hotter than ever. But it is again somewhat cooler this evening – And the sky looks cloudy and threatening. – We have just received a nice box of apricots and a melon from Lacock. They are come in perfect condition – I am writing a line to Wilkins ¹ to tell him of this: and also to enclose the names of 12 Geraniums which I want him to send by you, as a present to the Gardener here – Did you manage to get our plants home in safety? We were standing on the elevated pathway near the Bridge as your train started; and we saw you look into the luggage van at the basket of plants, and then take your place in the last carriage. We waved our handkerchiefs to you, but I don’t think you saw us.

The Riding lessons have been prosperous, & Charles ² seems to like them – only we omitted today’s, on account of the great heat. Some one has sent me a Wiltshire Independent, with a full account of the Consecration of “St Anne’s” Church – the bishop’s sermon is given at length, & appears to be a very good one –³

Adieu dear Henry. We are all well, notwithstanding the heat.
Y^r affectionate
Constance.

Will you enquire of Rebecca ⁴ how the little Canary birds are? She has never written or sent any message about them. please to tell us. –