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without becoming changed somewhat, from 'our Isaac? I have too, occasionally, some sold thoughts of myself. I am borne along on 'time's remorseless wing; if unconsciously to myself, not the less really - my years are passing away among strangers, I am in danger of becoming a stranger and an unfamiliar one in the family circle, not greatly missed, and in process of time little cared for, and being without family ties, merely a passenger in the busy throng, - I sometimes feel this so keenly that I think no advantages can compensate for the want of the home circle, - I suppose I am fulfilling the destiny providence has marked out for me, filling the niche for which I was made, yet I do want to be remembered to have a place left for me in all your hearts, to which I can turn, when I have performed my mission. I do not feel like returning, not at all, I am convinced that I have enjoyed a fair share of happiness, solid and rational; perhaps more than falls to the lot of the generality. My situation here is pleasant, excellent preaching, good society, an easy school, a sincere friend for a roommate and companion with a large heart and good sound sense; the respect and esteem apparently, of the people around my world; and last, not least firm health, and that a contented and thankful heart. My new boarding place I find agreable. I feel more independent and better accommodated here in a family of eight or ten boarders because I have my own room and can keep in it. Our bedroom is of convenient size, has a wide bed in it with [left-hand side] so write me soon what you are doing how you pass your time whether you have visited much and whether Lucy enjoys herself as well as at Hampden.