TALBOT9093

Stonehouse
Monday 14^th May

My dear Henry

I stay one day longer here – & shall arrive at 33 Belgrave Sq^re on Wednesday. – I heard yesterday from Christina; ¹ who is there with Theresa, ² awaiting Jane’s ³ arrival. She was expected last week – & they did not know what had detained her. Johnny ⁴ went to Nice to fetch her. Lucy ⁵ is gone to Bagnères with M^elle Berguier.

I am afraid our Caroubas are dead – after being out so many years. The large one was 40 y^rs old.

The Eucalyptus is very sick – The Olive has not turned a leaf – while several common laurels are dead – The situation has a great deal to do with these casualties.

Y^r aff^te Sister
Caroline