Lady Victoria Campbell

114 "PASTOKS AND MASTEKS "
The Duke went for a yachting cruise during
July. The sight of the " Columba," with its many
memories, was a trial to all ; but to launch out
into the deep, and to be again with what he describes
as " the perennial fountain of refreshment," the
world of Nature, was the best thing for the one
who was the special care of his children.
July 6th.
Came to Iona. Thinking so much of last year.
Week of facing anew the great sorrow, but able,
as it were, to sit under the shadow of it.
July 7th. Bunessan.
Mary and I landed to go to church. Were joined
by Papa and brothers. Thinking of Dr. Mac-
Gregor's sermon last year.
July 8th.
Started for Iona. Saw Staffa on the way. At
one went in boat to see white marble quarry.
Trawled. Afternoon went to Tiree. All landed
except me. Feel self-made line must be carried out.
July 9th.
Landed with Ian, and joined him at Chapels
in minister's gig. Quiet time there.
July 10th.
Landed with Libby, and went along sands and
reef with minister. Waited for Papa at Manse.
Came back to Bunessan in evening. Much roll.