History of the Johnstones, 1191-1909, with ... - Electric Scotland

212 GALABANK'S FAMILY
never find me ungrateful. Your bill came in good time ; indeed, if it had not
been for advancing poor Richard money I had not been in any strait. Bushby
told me the day he was doing your business, that your bills were as good as
the bank. Our harvest is not concluded. It was wet all August and most of
September, but good ever since. Mr Thompson died about a fortnight ago,
and Captain M. succeeds him. He has left Miss Douglas .£500 if Mrs Hardie
has no child. . . . We are all glad to hear of your Lordship's welfare, and
hope to see your eldest son some time before he goes to Edinburgh. Marianne
will write to you both. You are desired by the old lady and gentleman to
write oftener. They send their blessing. Marianne joins in my affectionate
wishes for you, your wife, and all the bairns. I am, your affectionate sister and
humble servant, Isobelle Murray."
Annan reminded Miss Wordsworth in 1803 of a town in France or Germany,
from its large houses, too big for the present population, and the
paintings representing various trades over the shop doors. Since then the
houses have been divided or rebuilt.