“Bath, March 3. 1843.

“* * * Now for something better. To use David‘s words, ’ My mouth hath been filled with laughter' since I read in the Globe, which arrived yesterday, the account of Brougham asking a question about the Slave Trade, and of Lord Aberdeen replying, ‘ that he was convinced the time would soon come when it would be abolished altogether.’

“Pray turn to it, and let P. taste the delight of hearing that debate, and of seeing that although our good Lord did not think proper to execute our plan, it seems every way probable that He is preparing to accomplish the work, which is all that signifies, and all that I care for. If He do but undertake the task, we know that all obstacles are removed, and all difficulties surmounted. It puts me into the greatest gaiety of heart.”

To Miss Gurncy

Bath, May 19. 184J.

“* * * * * * * As to myself, if I am to tell the truth, I do not feel strong, and partly from frequent attacks of illness, and feebleness, and partly from the manner in which my doctor shook his head I catch myself saying, in the language of Christopher North, ‘Though our day be not quite gone by, we think we see the stealing shades of evening, and in the solemn vista, the darkness of night.’ […] ”