Letter 294 (Cambridge, September 1864) Susan Gilbert di*kinson lyrics

At Centre of the Sea -

I am glad Mrs. Gertrude lived - I believed she would - Those that are worthy of Life are of Miracle, for Life is Miracle, and Death, as harmless as a Bee, except to those who run -

It would be best to see you - it would be good to see the Grass, and hear the Wind blow the wide way in the Orchard - Are the Apples ripe - Have the Wild Geese crossed - Did you save the seed to the Pond Lily?

Love for Mat, and John, and the Foreigner- And kiss little Ned in the seam in the neck, entirely for Me -

The Doctor is very kind -

I find no Enemy -

Till the Four o'Clocks strike Five, Loo will last, she says.

Do not cease, Sister. Should I turn in my long night, I should murmur "Sue"?

                                                                                                             Emily.