Dear friend - I was unspeakablyshocked tosee this inthe MorningPaper - She wrote mein Springthat she couldnot walk, butnot that shewould die -I was sureyou would know -Please say it is not so - What a Hazard a Letter is! When I thinkof the Heartsit has scuttledand sunk -I almost fearto lift my Handto so much as a Super-scription. Trusting thatall is peacein your lovedAbode - With alarm - Your Scholar -