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talking together, on some interesting topic, she would come
in, some how or other, before we were aware of it? -- I mean
as a subject of conversation -- So it is even now -- I
sometimes think her mothers fears are true, & that she is not
perfectly in her senses -- She told me in a letter, that she
had a beautiful bonnet, a present from Willy, bought with the
money which he received from his cards -- I must tell you,
what she wrote me about her interviews with Mr. Meek, in Mobile --
But you must be sure & say nothing of it to any one but Mr
Stafford, for you know how everything said about her is repeated
& it might come back to her ears, so only, entre nous --
She said she had long wished to have a private conversation
with him & that she requested it -- She solicited his influence
for Mr L. in washington & solicited his sympathy & kindness for
herself -- He asked her, if it was money she wanted, for he
regretted much, that his long journey had drained his purse --
but if she needed assistance in that way & would address him
at Washington, she should certainly receive it -- Surely it
would be no harm to worship her, for there is nothing like her
on the earth -- or under the sun -- Cally received a packet
from Willy today containing a beautiful collection of music
I do really feel an interest in that boy & sincerely wish that more
suspicious influences presided over his opening mind, for it is
a very bright one There was a note from his mother in the
same packet, in the same envelope, in which she says, she expects
to go to New Orleans soon-, but was making a few visits more in