Chapter VI: Letter VI: To MARY BORROW

_Tuesday afternoon_,
[1848]

MY DEAR WIFE,

I just write you a line to tell you that I am tolerably well, as I hope you are.

Everything is in confusion abroad. The French King has disappeared and will probably never be heard of, though they are expecting him in England. Funds are down nearly to 80. The Government have given up the income tax, and people are very glad of it. I am not. With respect to the funds, if I were to sell out I should not know what to do with the money. J. says they will rise. I do not think they will; they may, however, fluctuate a little.

Keep up your spirits, my heart's dearest, and kiss old Hen for me.

G. B.