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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

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 round 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 church.

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 [Altanstone?], & shall be as mad as a March hare if you don't take that or some place as good. You know how