She grieves much that Bro. Robert will work so hard when she knows he is not able. Wants him to take Emily out there and put her in the field. I hope he will do it, for she is nothing but trouble here, and does very little in the way of work. She is a strong, stout Negro and could be made to do well in the country.
Papa is still very weak, though a little stronger for the last week.
Jim said he would write to Bro. Jo to come to see him, but as yet we haven't heard a word from him. I can't imagine why Jo keeps so silent, and I think it a shame that he doesn't show some attention to Papa and Ma. Our kin are all very well unless I make an exception of Aunt Lucinda, she is, at times slightly deranged, and looks rather badly. Cousin Harriet has a house full of girls-all except the youngest, I believe, going to school.