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one can want ; even a nice little red leather case 

 for colours, which Caroline made for me ; and 

 yet it is not above two inches deep. It is quite 

 flat but I can make a desk of the lid, and as it 

 is to lie in the bottom of the carriage, under our 

 feet, I have put it in a green cloth cover. I was 

 afraid it might be troublesome ; but my uncle 

 and aunt know how to make every one comfort- 

 able without inconvenience to others. 



This is my last line from dear, happy Fern- 

 hurst ! 



13th June, Worcester. 



This morning, at seven o'clock, we set out 

 on our journey. Everything had been ar- 

 ranged and packed the day before, so there 

 were no delays in the morning ; all were punc- 

 tual, and I assure you, mamma, that I was ready, 

 and my work-box and travelling-book in my 

 hands, before my uncle gave the first summons 

 for assembling. We have several books in the 

 carnage, but no loose parcels ; and within-side it 

 does not look as if it was prepared for a long 

 journey. 



Poor little Grace has been left with the 

 Maudes, in whom my uncle and aunt have the 

 most perfect confidence. 



We have seen the fine old cathedral in this 

 city r and the porcelain manufactory, both of 

 which 1 had intended to describe to you; but my 



