Lady Victoria Campbell

340 "REST AND BE THANKFUL"
two " treasures " for me at once. I should prefer
a Scotch maid if such can be found, to face Islands,
Continent, and all.
6 Palmeeston Place, Edinburgh. Dec. 22nd,
1908.
My dearest Mary,
There has been a horrible fatality about days
when I tried to write to you and I have been
obliged to postpone it. It all seems like a dream.
I felt so " fit " when I returned from Islands this
year ; and when Ian first offered Rhu Lodge I felt
what a rest it would be, but that I ought to be
in more of a working place ! Then the crash.
I have so wondered " why." It has certainly shown
one the unbounded love and kindness of people.
Now, the last week, I do feel as if life were re-
turning, not only restored existence ! I have
followed everything. So glad you are pleased
about Stepney.
I wrote to the dear Archbishop, perhaps quite
illegibly. He must have had crowds.
Dr. James has been wonderful about getting
the heart steadied. He is so interesting. No
wonder father used to ask for " the Edinburgh
doctor."
To the Rev. D. Macpherson.
Rhu Lodge. Jan. 23rd, 1909.
Oh, my dear minister, you will bring my grey
hairs down with sorrow to the grave ! . . .