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she came to this country. Apparently she used
to belong to the congregation of Ross in the
Cowcaddens. So I sent her into church in our
dog cart; but she must have got a screed of
cauld morality from the man we keep here, for
she said that in the future she would not
trouble such an apology for a Kirk.

I attended H.E. to early communion this morning,
the usual piece of mummery which takes away
one's appetite for breakfast.

I am very sorry to think you are
worrying about church matters. Please call on me
for a contribution, whenever you want, and remember
I am earnest about Altarstone, & shall be
as mad as a March hare if you don't take that
or some place as good. You know how