She didn't want to intrude, but after receiving his letter thought she might. She was sorry to hear of Mrs. Humphry's indisposition; her
father is very unwell, the waters are brought to him twice a day, he also drinks Asses milk and nourishing broth. Continues with further details. Her father was sorry to hear of Humphry's accident in the hard frost. She is busy with guests as "this place" is a world of people she knows. She has not forgotten
Mr. Laurence's request to borrow her [
cousin's] portrait for ther exhibition.