November 13.
Wakefield. I read in Haverhill last night. It was as usual stormy. I had a good audience, but not springy and inspiriting like that at Waltham. Some audiences seem to put spring into [496] one, and some to take it out. This one seemed good but heavy. I had to lift them, while in Framingham and Waltham they lifted me.The Lord bless and keep you. It grieves me to think you are dull and I not with you. By and by we will be together and stay together. Good-by dear. Your ever loving wife,
H. B. S.