and I alone will not add much to the family, as far as the trouble is concerned.  I am always ready to help with the work when I am here, when those with children cant always do their part; not wishing to boast of what I do but you understand how it is; and then Emma and I can go round together more than the others but If Mary Jane comes home I think I will go to Austins, as they both insist very hard for me to come.
