Bernard's Godmother died on the 30th at Louvain It will be an immense loss both to Mr Siret and his children,[1] I hope that you will pray for her. She suffered terribly for several months poor creature. I only saw her once, but Mr Weale knew her intimately, and liked her very much.p2Poor Mrs Thompson[2] has been at death's door since I saw you She was administered the day after I was at Courtrai,[3] and on the 29th they thought that she had not an hour to live. Father Van Derker even read the prayers for the dying, but she has rallied a little though I fear that she has not long to live.
Mr Weale and Frank are coming over on Saturday. I think it very likely that Frank will go to Tournay on Thursday next,[4] and if so, he will give you a flying visit just as I did; I was in plenty of time at thep3station though I thought I had lost my train. I am so sorry that I was not able to see Florence,[5] but I hope to be more fortunate later. I found Ethel blooming and the nuns expressed themselves contented with her, and they complimented her on her music after she had passed her yearly examination. I am very pleased as I am as fond of music as ever. I always make Frank play a good deal for me when he is at home.