I got back to dinner on Monday rather refreshed by the operation, and Fanny and I are both going again to-morrow.
Fanny and I have taken two more days in the 'Soonamookie' with great success; it is growing hot on shore, but the air is very nice on the river, and, with books and writing, the day fills up very well; and, as the boat occasionally whabbles about a little, I look upon it as a good practice for the great horrid voyage.
Rosina gave a farewell party to six ayahs of her acquaintance and several of my servants, and she said that, as she had seen the Zoological and the horse play, as she calls Astley's, in England, she must see the Botanical Gardens here; and so we have got leave from Dr. —— to let them dine there; and we were moored nearly opposite to the place, and it seemed to be a very pleasant party. She has got such a pretty scarf to give to you, notwithstanding all my exhortations, and is looking forward to being with me while Wright goes to visit her sister.
