8o 



MY LIFE 



[Chap. 



" For ourselves we are supposed to be in charge of the 

 house, and Thomas Thedosius Constantine will perhaps be 

 at the Dovers, so that the probability is we shall be as thus — 



" Thus much for this week ; next week all the Chicks will 

 be beneath our wing, and probably able and willing to de- 

 molish, or assist in demolishing, any larder however large. 



" Secular. 

 " We cancel that part relating to Loo and Aunt Loo — there 

 is a screw loose. Nell was to have been one of Six ! Brides- 

 maids ; but our hilarity on hearing of the absurdity hath given 

 offence. Nell therefore retires, and we are under a Kibosh ! 



" As soon as we are able to breathe, we will communicate. 



" Thine, 



" Dentatus." 



