When you first left here, my dear Phillip, I would not have believed that it would be two years before we should meet, or that the month could past by as pleasantly and quickly as they do, for now each day seemed long and lonely, and four weeks a long time to look forward for a letter from you; and though I know I should be as glad to be with you,- and love you even better-now than I did then. Still, I can think of you being away another year and not feel one half as unhappy as I then did. Whenever I have thought of you coming here this summer, I have thought your father must be more indulgent than most parents would be. To gratify you in coming so soon after had left here. For I know it would appear to him perfectly unnecessary,- and for his and your own sake, I am glad you have concluded not to ask him. But, Oh! You know, dear Phillip, that to be with you even for one day, would make me the happiest creature in the world. But I am not, for id you can pursue your studies to better advantage, we ought to be willing to give up any present gratification. Last Thursday when your letter came, Ozias had gone to Shoreham with Louisa; but Henry is now at home, and I sent him to the post-office to get newspaper or whatever else there might be at the office, for any of the family. He came with the papers, and said there was a letter for Ozias there. Aaron told him Ozias would not wish him to take out his letters. I sent him back and told him to tell Aaron, Ozias wished this letters to be taken from the office, but it so happened that Aaron was out,- and Henry merely asked Mr.Cleveland for letters, and he immediately handed him yours. It was imprudent for me to send such word I know, and perhaps if I had given myself time to think of it a few minutes, I should not have done it, but I felt provoked that Aaron should wished to keep your letter until Ozias should be at home the next day, to get it,- for he has always, till lately, sent