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 were all of one mind in approving of your system. "It is charity, and it is not charity," said one man. "It is charity because it is human kindness; and it is not charity because it does not make people cringing."

Another said, "We had heard that none but your supporters spoke; for every complaint brought out more clearly what you had done." A third thought that they ought to get up a testimonial to you.

November 23rd, 1870.

To Miss F. DAVENPORT HILL.

I send a list of my appointments as they stand at present; of course I can't bind myself to them all; but they show the probabilities.

Thursday. 9 till dark, at Hampstead, drawing.

7 o'clock Tenants' children's party (I could leave them for an hour or so).

Friday. 9-1 at home drawing.

1-1½ at Walmer St. receiving applicants. to 2 to to 3 drawing class at home.

to 3 to 4 Walmer St. (if possible) visiting.

4 to 6 ladies come to see me about work at home.

Evening—Half-year's accounts for Drury Lane.

Invited to dine out—don't expect to go.

Saturday. 9| to 11 Latin class at home.

11 to 1 Committee at 151, Marylebone Rd.

Afternoon Walmer St. and week's accounts.

7 to 10| Collecting savings at Court.

Saturday evening, December 3rd, is our party for our old tenants here. Oh ! do come, if you possibly can; I shall so specially want you. I cannot tell you how I want to talk to you.