Oct 30. Red Barns Coatham, Redcar. Dearest Mother mine. The ladies of Clarence were friendly, they even laughed a little at Vice Versa - and oh unexpected joy! their accounts came right. I travelled back with two men who discussed whether Ironmasters were making a roaring fortune. They thought they must be, poor deluded wretches; I didn't undeceive them!
The children and I played the race game in the nursery. They have a great plan, but fortunately they have not hit upon any way of carrying it out, of all catching the measles and being laid up together indefinitely. It seemed to me a gruesome form of conversation and I left them discussing it and their supper very happily. They have expressed no regrets as to your absence.

I wonder if you are amused! Ever your very affectionate daughter Gertrude.

The Pariah is delightful.