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I like Dr Burns & have often seen him
He is the one only who can help her
and that he does – efficiently
I shall try if possible to see her ere
I go abroad for they all assure
me – Butler nurse & doctor
how much she likes to see me.
but I am not sure if I shall be
able to accomplish the extra trip.
I may as well add that all I
have ever had from Eml in my life
has been one present of £50.
given for an express purpose. –
I have however been her agent in
transmitting some money –
to no very considerable amount
She has always been kind to me
and as she has become older
& more lonely (before her illness)
kind over many an old day
with me – from this time when
she described herself as holding
me to Archdeacon Scott for