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But what a pensive sad expression there is on his countenance it struck me so at first I could hardly refrain from tears - Sabra seems good & kind enough but I do always feel so sorry for babes if they have to be entrusted to any body but their mother no one can feel for them & sympathize with all their little wants and feelings like a mother, it must have been very hard for Antoinette & baby too that she has been so unwell - I guess she is gaining finely - She looks as well & as fleshy as when she was here 2 years ago but I suppose she is not near as Strong Percie seems not near as strong as Mayo but I should think his mind more develop'd probably because Lucy has been so constantly every moment devoted to him talking to him watching & guiding every thought & feeling - But how thankful you ought to be that you have such a wife & that your boy has just such a Mother if her health is spar'd he cannot but be just about what you would wish him to be You & indeed all my children are so good to me that it makes me cry when I think of it & bless God too for his wonderful kindness - your offer of money for travelling expenses is generous very